Bronte in Coke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
Of Bronte
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
1. First Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Baptist Church. Of Bronte. Organized by visiting minister W.G. Green and a congregation of three on June 19, 1887, the Baptist Church in Bronte met in homes. In 1890 a brush arbor was built and the Rev. R.M. Cumbie was called as first pastor. Services were later held in the community school in winter and the brush arbor in summer. A Sunday school was organized in 1901 and the first church building was dedicated in 1907. A new building was completed in 1951. From its beginning, this church has been involved in missionary and community activities.
Organized by visiting minister W.G. Green and a congregation of three on June 19, 1887, the Baptist Church in Bronte met in homes. In 1890 a brush arbor was built and the Rev. R.M. Cumbie was called as first pastor. Services were later held in the community school in winter and the brush arbor in summer. A Sunday school was organized in 1901 and the first church building was dedicated in 1907. A new building was completed in 1951. From its beginning, this church has been involved in missionary and community activities.
Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1618.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1890.
Location. 31° 53.022′ N, 100° 17.623′ W. Marker is in Bronte, Texas, in Coke County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Washington Street and W. Barclay Avenue, on the right when traveling south on S. Washington Street. Marker is embedded in the bottom of the church monument sign. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 424 S Washington St, Bronte TX 76933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
View to northwest from the intersection of S. Washington St and W. Barclay Ave
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
4. First Baptist Church
View to west from S. Washington St
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.