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First Baptist Church

Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County

Marker Text

First church built by Texas Baptists west of Nueces River. Organized May 27, 1878. Building constructed 1888-1891 on land donated by Levi and Matilda English. Designed by pastor, Rev. R. H. Brown. Congregation and other citizens furnished labor to burn brick and lime, haul the lumber from Cotulla, and put up the building. Of the seven charter members, two were former Methodists and one man was an ex-slave. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966

Marker Details

Address 706 Houston St.
Location Description 706 Houston St.
Marker # 1603
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code Baptist denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches
Latitude, Longitude 28.521205, -99.861873

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