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First Baptist Church of Calvert

Calvert, Robertson County

Marker Text

As early as 1835, Baptists were worshipping in this area. In 1868, when Calvert was founded, Houston & Texas Central Railroad donated lots for a church. Until a brick edifice was built in 1873 on that land (at Hanna and Pine), services were held in a private residence. This church was host (1875) to Baptist State Convention; (1875, 1878) the State Sunday School Convention; (1912) Hood's Texas Brigade Reunion. Sent (1907) Alyne Guynes Muirhead and (1915) Sammie Guynes Johnson as missionaries to Brazil. Since 1947, sponsors Mexican mission. Elmo Baptist Church merged with Calvert, 1969.

Marker Details

Address Elm and Burnett
Location Description
Marker # 10921
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 27" x 42"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.975751, -96.678021

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