| Marker Number |
1663 |
| Atlas Number |
5215001663 |
| Marker Title |
First Baptist Church of Pharr |
| Index Entry |
First Baptist Church of Pharr |
| Address |
400 W. Ridge Rd. |
| City |
Pharr |
| County |
Hidalgo |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
580867 |
| UTM Northing |
2896065 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1995 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
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| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
This church was established by seven charter members in 1913. The Rev. A. J. Seale served as first pastor. Early worship services were held in a school building until 1916 when a sanctuary was built on land set aside by the Pharr Townsite Company. A Sunday School, youth organization, and Women's Missionary Society were organized. The congregation, which helped establish two local Hispanic churches, has added several facilities over the years. A new sanctuary was built here in 1994. First Baptist Church of Pharr continues to serve the area with a variety of outreach programs. (1995) |
