First Baptist Church of Pharr

This church was established by seven charter members in 1913. The Rev. A. J. Seale served as first pastor. Early worship services were held in a school building until 1916 when a sanctuary was built on land set aside by the Pharr Townsite Company. A Sunday School, youth organization, and Women's Missionary Society were organized. The congregation, which helped establish two local Hispanic churches, has added several facilities over the years. A new sanctuary was built here in 1994. First Baptist Church of Pharr continues to serve the area with a variety of outreach programs. (1995)

First Baptist Church of Pharr is a historical marker in Pharr, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1995. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 221 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 26.1829, -98.1911 near Pharr. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pharr Volunteer Fire Department (historical marker), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Pharr School, City of Pharr, and Kiwanis Club of Pharr.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215001663. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.