First Baptist Church of McKinney at Drexel Street

This congregation was organized in April 1882 under the direction of the Rev. A.R. Griggs. Originally known as the Second Baptist Church, the fellowship conducted early worship services under a brush arbor. Land at this site was deeded to church trustees in 1893 by T.J. Brown and James W. Throckmorton, a former Texas governor. The first sanctuary was built here the following year. Active in community service and in the ordination of ministers, the congregation has played a major role in the development of the area for over a century. (1982)

First Baptist Church of McKinney at Drexel Street is a historical marker in McKinney, Collin County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 193 historical markers documented in Collin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 345 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.2048, -96.6080 near McKinney. The nearest cataloged historic site is House at 301 E. Lamar (Gone) (historic place), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Davis--Hill House, Site of Elm Saloon, and 1911 McKinney Post Office.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085001598. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.