Commerce in Hunt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Commerce
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 25, 2018
1. First Baptist Church of Commerce Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Commerce. . Organized with nine charter members, this congregation began on Nov. 15, 1883, as the Missionary Baptist Church of Commerce. Services were held in a Union Church building until 1883, when the first sanctuary was built. As the congregation outgrew the facility, the Women's Missionary Society began raising money for this site, and a new sanctuary was constructed in 1913. The congregation's name was changed to First Baptist in 1933. A leader in Commerce's development, the church has actively served the students of East Texas State University.
Organized with nine charter members, this congregation began on Nov. 15, 1883, as the Missionary Baptist Church of Commerce. Services were held in a Union Church building until 1883, when the first sanctuary was built. As the congregation outgrew the facility, the Women's Missionary Society began raising money for this site, and a new sanctuary was constructed in 1913. The congregation's name was changed to First Baptist in 1933. A leader in Commerce's development, the church has actively served the students of East Texas State University.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7788.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1883.
Location. 33° 14.941′ N, 95° 54.037′ W. Marker is in Commerce, Texas, in Hunt County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 Washington Street, Commerce TX 75428, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
