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First Baptist Church of Fort Davis

Fort Davis, Jeff Davis County

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)

Marker Details

Address 111 Agave Street
Location Description
Marker # 10476
Dedicated 1997
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.589796, -103.886897

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