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Site of Original Building_First Baptist Church

San Antonio, Bexar County

Marker Text

Organized Jan. 20, 1861, by Missionary Pastor, the Rev. John H. Thurmond. A two-story, 40' x 60' church of white limestone built 1872 to 1877 was the first permanent home. The parsonage adjoined. Services held here until 1905, when church moved to site at 4th and Taylor. (1967)

Marker Details

Address E. Travis St.
Location Description SE corner Travis and Jefferson streets
Marker # 13352
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 29.427876, -98.488385

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