Brownfield in Terry County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Brownfield
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014
1. First Baptist Church of Brownfield Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Brownfield. . Circuit riding preachers led early Brownfield settlers in religious services at a local schoolhouse. On April 1, 1906, several area residents formed a Baptist church. The Rev. M.D. Williams became the congregation's first pastor. The church built its first sanctuary in 1910 in the 300 block of West Hill Street. The Woman's Missionary Society raised funds for the lumber, and the men constructed the building. Facilities were added as needed until 1923, when the church began plans for a new house of worship at the present site. The mission-minded congregation and its facilities have continued to grow, sponsoring projects locally and worldwide.
Circuit riding preachers led early Brownfield settlers in religious services at a local schoolhouse. On April 1, 1906, several area residents formed a Baptist church. The Rev. M.D. Williams became the congregation's first pastor. The church built its first sanctuary in 1910 in the 300 block of West Hill Street. The Woman's Missionary Society raised funds for the lumber, and the men constructed the building. Facilities were added as needed until 1923, when the church began plans for a new house of worship at the present site. The mission-minded congregation and its facilities have continued to grow, sponsoring projects locally and worldwide.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13052.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1839.
Location. 33° 10.761′ N, 102° 16.625′ W. Marker is in Brownfield, Texas, in Terry County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 82/380) and North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 West Main Street, Brownfield TX 79316, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
