First Bapist Church of Waxahachie

Organized in 1861 by twelve citizens meeting in the Methodist church, the Baptist congregation elected W.H. Stokes as its first pastor. The group met in several locations until their first church building was completed in 1882. Several successive structures were built, and the present facilities were begun in 1949. The present sanctuary was dedicated in 1959. A part of Waxahachie history for over 125 years, the First Baptist Church has concentrated its efforts on Baptist missionary activities and community assistance projects. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 Supplemental plaque: The church relocated in January 2019 after 137 years at the Rogers Street location.

First Bapist Church of Waxahachie is a historical marker in Waxahachie, Ellis County, dedicated in 1986. 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 32.4066, -96.8219 near Waxahachie. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lewis, William, House (historic place), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Langsford, Samuel, House, House at 113 East Ross, and Vickery, Richard, House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5139007102. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.