First Baptist Church of Harper

Organized in 1887 with nine members, the First Baptist Church congregation initially met in the local school building and a brush arbor. A wooden sanctuary and parsonage were built in 1897. The congregation has been involved in community activities and mission work for many years. Harper High school held classes in the church building in 1921 and 1941-42. A native stone structure was erected in 1944, consisting of a sanctuary and Sunday School rooms. A fellowship hall annex was added in 1971. This church has been part of Harper history for over one hundred years.

First Baptist Church of Harper is a historical marker in Harper, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1987. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Gillespie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 195 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.3279, -99.2317 near Harper. The nearest cataloged historic site is Harper Community (cemetery), about 1.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include McDonald Massacre, Saint Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, and Harper Presbyterian Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010037. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.