Stamford in Jones County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15310.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1900.
Location. 32° 56.847′ N, 99° 48.174′ W. Marker is in Stamford, Texas, in Jones County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Swenson Street (Business U.S. 277) and E. Oliver Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Swenson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stamford TX 79553, 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. Swenson Land and Cattle Company Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John's Methodist (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stamford (approx. half a mile away); First AQHA Show (approx. 0.8 miles away); "The Poet Ranchman" Larry Chittenden (approx. one mile away); Texas Cowboy Reunion Oldtimers' Association (approx. one mile away); The Mackenzie Trail (approx. 1.6 miles away); Arledge Field (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stamford.
Regarding First Baptist Church. The building was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.