First Baptist Church of Murphy

In 1900, twelve years after the founding of Murphy, local resident Mrs. May Cockrell directed the formation of this congregation. Aware of the need for a Baptist church in the community, she hosted the organizational meeting in her home. Present were many of her friends, including the Rev. G.W. McCalla a Baptist preacher from Plano, and Bob Coleman of the Plano Star-Courier. The same year Mrs. Louisa Brown donated land at this site for construction of the sanctuary. Since 1900 the congregation has made many significant contributions to the community.** (1981)***

First Baptist Church of Murphy is a historical marker in Murphy, Collin County, dedicated in 1981. 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 33.0295, -96.6117 near Murphy. The nearest cataloged historic site is McMillen Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Maxwell Cemetery, Murphy Family Cemetery, and Murphy Community.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5085001659. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.