Zephyr in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Zephyr

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

1. First Baptist Church of Zephyr Marker

Inscription. The organizational meeting for this congregation was held at the home of John J. Driskill in 1886. The twelve charter members were first led by Pastor J.B. Greenfield, who served only one month, and then by J.A. Jarrett. The Baptist fellowship erected its first sanctuary in 1892. Members rebuilt their church home following the devastating tornado of 1909. During its early history, First Baptist Church of Zephyr held revivals under the Zephyr gospel tabernacle. Descendants of many of the early members still worship here.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1686.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 31° 40.736′ N, 98° 47.845′ W. Marker is in Zephyr, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 183 and County Road 275 when traveling north on U.S. 183. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11275 US 183, Zephyr TX 76890, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Zephyr Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zephyr Gospel Tabernacle (approx. 0.4 miles away); Original Location of Zephyr (approx. 0.4 miles away); Zephyr Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Democrat Cemetery (approx. 8½ miles away); Walter U. Early (approx. 9.8 miles away); Prisoners of War at Camp Bowie (approx.

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10.3 miles away); Coggin Academy-McClelland Library (approx. 10.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zephyr.

Marker in front of First Baptist Church of Zephyr image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

2. Marker in front of First Baptist Church of Zephyr

First Baptist Church of Zephyr image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

3. First Baptist Church of Zephyr

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

4. First Baptist Church of Zephyr

Church and marker located at northeast corner of intersection of US 183 and CR 275

View to Southeast Along US 183 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, October 6, 2015

5. View to Southeast Along US 183

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,488 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.