First Baptist Church of Barksdale

The Barksdale Baptist Church became the first Baptist church in the community in 1883 with a membership of nineteen. Traditionally, baptisms have been held at the nearby Nueces River Crossing. A frame sanctuary on this site served the needs of the church from 1906 until it was replaced by this structure in 1943. H.L. Wood of Barksdale began construction of the building, which was completed by congregation members. The rectangular plan, front-gabled church with covered entry features a native stone veneer, exposed rafter ends and double-hung wood windows. An original bell tower was later removed. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2008

First Baptist Church of Barksdale is a historical marker in Barksdale, Edwards County, dedicated in 2008. It is one of 20 historical markers documented in Edwards County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 31 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.7253, -100.0370 near Barksdale. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Pioneer Coalsons (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Site of Nix Mill, Dixie Settlement, and Barksdale.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014896. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.