Marker Inscription
Chartered in 1855 with eleven members, this congregation was organized at the home of Dr. J. M. Higgins. The first pastor was the Rev. J.M. Perry (1817-1905), a native of Alabama. A chapel on College Street, built in 1856, served the fellowship until 1871, when the church was moved to this site. The property was deeded to the First Baptist and Cumberland Presbyterian congregations, who financed the construction of a sanctuary here. Separate Baptist church structures were built here in 1890 and 1917. Former pastors include prominent state and national Baptist leaders.
About this site
First Baptist Church of Milford is a historical marker in Milford, Ellis County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Ellis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 300 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1243, -96.9447 near Milford. The nearest cataloged historic site is Milford Presbyterian Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Milford Cemetery, Jordan, Thomas J., and McDaniel, James.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5139007100. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
