| Marker Number |
1619 |
| Atlas Number |
5211001619 |
| Marker Title |
First Baptist Church of Canadian |
| Index Entry |
First Baptist Church of Canadian |
| Address |
706 E. Main St. |
| City |
Canadian |
| County |
Hemphill |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
375445 |
| UTM Northing |
3975001 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1994 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
S corner E. Main and S. 7th streets near entrance |
| Private Property |
|
| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
| Marker Text |
This church was organized by seven women in 1894 with the help of the Rev. Hatcher, a Baptist minister from Amarillo. Shortly thereafter, about 32 people, converted at a local revival held by the Rev. Abe Mulkey, joined the new congregation. Early services and Sunday School classes were held at several area locations until 1911 when a brick sanctuary was completed. The congregation erected a fellowship hall and education building in 1954 and a new sanctuary in 1960. The church has grown with the community and continues to support various outreach and missionary projects. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995 |
