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First Baptist Church Building, 1908

Copperas Cove, Coryell County

Marker Text

Designed by Melton W. Scott of Waco, this structure was built in 1908 for the historic First Baptist Church congregation during the pastorate of the Rev. A. B. Jenkins. The lofty one-story building of stone with brick accents features asymmetrical wooden towers and art glass windows. It was used primarily for worship services until 1965 when it became the location for Sunday School classes and other churches programs. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Marker Details

Address 300 W. Avenue B
Location Description 300 W. Ave. B. (Fm 1113), Copperas Cove
Marker # 30
Dedicated 1991
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code churches
Latitude, Longitude 31.126624, -97.903846

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