Paris in Lamar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Providence Baptist Church
1. Providence Baptist Church Marker
This small rural church was organized in 1868 by John A. Fuller with about twelve members. Early worship services were held at the Methodist church building and in local schoolhouse. Joseph Givens, for whom the surrounding community was named, donated the land at this site for church use, and the first permanent sanctuary consisting of one large room, was constructed in 1870. Summer revivals were held outdoors under a brush arbor. For nearly one hundred years, baptisms were held in local ponds and cotton gin pools.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8221.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 33° 41.909′ N, 95° 29.742′ W. Marker is in Paris, Texas, in Lamar County. Marker is on Farm Road 195 near 47th Street NE, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4680 Farm Road 195, Paris TX 75462, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Atkinson-Morris House (approx. 3.6 miles away); In Memory of David Crockett (approx. 3.8 miles away); St. Joseph's Hospital (approx. 4 miles away); McCuistion Home (approx. 4 miles away); St. Paul Baptist Church
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January 1, 2019
2. Providence Baptist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2019.
