First Baptist Church of Archer City

Soon after Archer City was laid out in 1879, a building intended for a saloon was bought by residents for use as a schoolhouse. In February 1880, eight members organized First Baptist Church in the school building and worshiped there until a meetinghouse was erected in 1890. The structure was destroyed in a storm and rebuilt. The Rev. Joe B. (Uncle Joe) Benson, the first pastor, also preached in nearby communities. The Sunday School began in 1899. Westfork, Baxter, and New Bethel Community Baptist Churches joined this fellowship. Sanctuaries were erected in 1929 and in 1972. (1980)

First Baptist Church of Archer City is a historical marker in Archer City, Archer County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 30 historical markers documented in Archer County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.5941, -98.6270 near Archer City. The nearest cataloged historic site is Archer City Methodist Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Sheriff E. Harrison Ikard, Archer County Discovery Well, and A Jesse James Hideout.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5009001608. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.