| Marker Number |
1686 |
| Atlas Number |
5049001686 |
| Marker Title |
First Baptist Church of Zephyr |
| Index Entry |
First Baptist Church of Zephyr |
| Address |
|
| City |
Zephyr |
| County |
Brown |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1985 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Dillon Ave. and Second St. (US 183), Zephyr |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" with post |
| Marker Text |
The organizational meeting for this congregation was held at the home of John J. Driskill in 1886. The twelve charter members were first led by Pastor J. B. Greenfield, who served only one month, and then by J. A. Jarrett. The Baptist fellowship erected its first sanctuary in 1892. Members rebuilt their church home following the devastating tornado of 1909. During its early history, First Baptist Church of Zephyr held revivals under the Zephyr Gospel tabernacle. Descendants of many of the early members still worship here. (1985) |
