First Baptist Church of Silverton

In the fall of 1891, six months before the official founding of the town of Silverton, a group of citizens met together to form a non-denominational community Sunday School. Early meetings were held in a mercantile store and the county courthouse. Later, the Presbyterian church hosted all denominations in town until each congregation was able to build its own structure. Under the leadership of W.S. Riddell, the First Baptist Church of Christ was organized on April 2, 1882, with sixteen charter members: J.H. & Sarah Askey, A.N. & Jane Askey, W.S. & Vici Riddell, Isaac H. & Sallie Watkins, A. Wright, J.A. & Lucy Northcutt, S.P. & Lee Huss, W.A.P. Matthews, and Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Stovall. By 1900 plans were made for the construction of a sanctuary and soon a one-room structure was built. Throughout its history, this congregation has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, and missionary outreach programs. Continued growth in membership led to the acquisition of property and the construction of additional facilities over the years. A part of Silverton history for over a century, First Baptist Church continues to uphold the traditions of its founders. (1992)

First Baptist Church of Silverton is a historical marker in Silverton, Briscoe County, dedicated in 1992. It is one of 15 historical markers documented in Briscoe County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 18 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.4727, -101.3082 near Silverton. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Methodist Church of Silverton (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pleasant Lafayette Crawford House, Miner Crawford, and Briscoe County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5045001675. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.