Marker Inscription
Organized on May 18, 1890, by 19 charter members, with the Rev. B. E. Hure as moderator. The Rev. Count C. Storts was the first resident pastor. The congregation worshipped in the Presbyterian church building until 1899, when a frame sanctuary was built (1/2 block south) on property donated by L. P. Greer. A second structure, of brick, was erected on this site in 1918. The present facility was constructed and dedicated in 1971. In a pioneer environment, this church body served as an uplifting force to settlers of Claude and surrounding ranches and farms.
About this site
First Baptist Church of Claude is a historical marker in Claude, Armstrong County, dedicated in 1975. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Armstrong County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 28 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.1065, -101.3590 near Claude. The nearest cataloged historic site is Armstrong County Courthouse (1912) (courthouse), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Carroll, William A., M.D., Armstrong County Museum, Inc., and Warner Memorial Community Center.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5011001622. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
