First Baptist Church of Floydada

On July 19, 1891, the Rev. I. B. Kimbrough and a small group of worshipers met in the dugout home of Joe Arnold to organize the Floyd City Baptist Church. The congregation conducted early worship services in the North Side School building and at the local Methodist church. After the town's name was changed to Floydada, the church was renamed First Baptist Church of Floydada. Several traveling ministers served the congregation during its early years. The Rev. R. E. L. Muncy was called as first resident pastor in 1897, and he organized the first Sunday School in 1899. The congregation completed its first frame sanctuary at this site in 1908. Over the years additional property was acquired and larger structures were built to serve the growing membership. Throughout its history, the First Baptist Church has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs. The members and pastors have placed an emphasis on both foreign and home mission activities. The church continues to play an important role in Floyd County history. (1991)

First Baptist Church of Floydada is a historical marker in Floydada, Floyd County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 21 historical markers documented in Floyd County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 35 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.9826, -101.3344 near Floydada. The nearest cataloged historic site is Floydada Chapter No. 31, Order of the Eastern Star (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Floydada Lodge No. 712, A. F. & A. M., First Methodist Church of Floydada, and Floyd County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5153001689. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.