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First Baptist Church of Canadian

Canadian, Hemphill County

Marker Text

This church was organized by seven women in 1894 with the help of the Rev. Hatcher, a Baptist minister from Amarillo. Shortly thereafter, about 32 people, converted at a local revival held by the Rev. Abe Mulkey, joined the new congregation. Early services and Sunday School classes were held at several area locations until 1911 when a brick sanctuary was completed. The congregation erected a fellowship hall and education building in 1954 and a new sanctuary in 1960. The church has grown with the community and continues to support various outreach and missionary projects. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995

Marker Details

Address 706 E. Main St.
Location Description S corner E. Main and S. 7th streets near entrance
Marker # 1619
Dedicated 1994
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 35.911394, -100.3804

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