| Marker Number |
10476 |
| Atlas Number |
5243010476 |
| Marker Title |
First Baptist Church of Fort Davis |
| Index Entry |
First Baptist Church of Fort Davis |
| Address |
111 Agave Street |
| City |
Fort Davis |
| County |
Jeff Davis |
| UTM Zone |
13 |
| UTM Easting |
606719 |
| UTM Northing |
3384670 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1997 |
| 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 |
The Rev. L. R. Millican and the Rev. D. B. Rose established this church in 1896 with six charter members. Services were held on alternate Sundays in churches shared with the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations until 1921 when the Baptists acquired a former skating rink/theater. A more traditional church building was erected in 1942. The congregation sponsored two mission churches and several missionaries in Mexico and is active in community activities. The church has served the area for more than 100 years. (1997) |
