First Baptist Church of Tyler

First Baptist Church of Tyler (HM1PZS)

Location: Tyler, TX 75702 Smith County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 21.109', W 95° 18.176'

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Organized on April 8, 1848, with six charter members, this congregation first met in a log cabin courthouse on the town square. Led by elders W. H. Ray and W. B. Langston, services were held monthly, with members being called by the blowing of a horn. After a new courthouse was built in 1851, the church met in the Odd Fellows Hall and the U. S. Federal courtroom.

In 1855, a building was erected to serve as both church and school, but it was soon destroyed in a fire. A second, brick church was built in 1859, and in 1882 was also destroyed by fire. A third sanctuary on North Bois d'Arc Street, home to the congregation since 1886, was dedicated in 1889.

One of the earliest Baptist churches organized in Texas still in existence, it was officially chartered in 1882 as the Baptist Church of Tyler. The name became First Baptist Church of Tyler when it sponsored a mission, now Calvary Baptist Church, in 1888.

The present church structure was built in 1913, during the pastorate of Dr. G. L. Yates. Educational wings were added in 1937, 1959, and 1980. The beaux arts style sanctuary features massive columns, pedimented portico, quoins, and full entablatures. Later alterations include modern stained glass windows.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987
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HM NumberHM1PZS
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Marker Number7724
Year Placed1987
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
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Date Added Monday, December 14th, 2015 at 9:04am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 283285 N 3581764
Decimal Degrees32.35181667, -95.30293333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 21.109', W 95° 18.176'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 21' 6.54" N, 95° 18' 10.56" W
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Area Code(s)903
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 301-401 W Ferguson St, Tyler TX 75702, US
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