First Baptist Church of Melissa

Organized as the Melissa Baptist Church of Christ on Oct. 18, 1884, this congregation began with 22 charter members. Levi Dunn served as first pastor. The fellowship met once a month until 1898, when services began to be held twice monthly. Weekly worship services began in 1948. A 1921 tornado destroyed the original church building, but by 1924 the congregation had erected a new sanctuary. Known since 1952 as the First Baptist Church of Melissa, the congregation has provided service and leadership to the community throughout its history.** (1984)***

First Baptist Church of Melissa is a historical marker in Melissa, Collin County, dedicated in 1984. 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 33.2819, -96.5662 near Melissa. The nearest cataloged historic site is Melissa School (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Melissa Christian Church, Saint Paul Baptist Church, and Scott-Barker House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085001655. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.