Baird in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Baird
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 8, 2015
1. First Baptist Church of Baird Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church of Baird. . Organized in 1881 with nine charter members, this was the first Baptist church founded in the new town of Baird. Elder G.P. Johnson led worship services until the Rev. L.S. Knight was called as the first full-time pastor. After meeting in the town schoolhouse for a few years, a church building was completed at this site in 1889, and the first parsonage was built in 1892. The congregation continued to grow and produced several ministers from its membership. Active in mission work, the church has been a vital part of community life in Baird.
Organized in 1881 with nine charter members, this was the first Baptist church founded in the new town of Baird. Elder G.P. Johnson led worship services until the Rev. L.S. Knight was called as the first full-time pastor. After meeting in the town schoolhouse for a few years, a church building was completed at this site in 1889, and the first parsonage was built in 1892. The congregation continued to grow and produced several ministers from its membership. Active in mission work, the church has been a vital part of community life in Baird.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1610.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 32° 23.6′ N, 99° 23.824′ W. Marker is in Baird, Texas, in Callahan County. Marker is at the intersection of Race Street and W. 3rd Street (Farm to Market Road 18), on the right when traveling south on Race Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 Race St, Baird TX 79504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 10, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
