First Baptist Church of Hallettsville

According to local oral tradition, Baptists in Hallettsville began worshiping together about 1851. A congregation of fourteen people was in operation by 1854. Early worship services were conducted in a three-story building which served the community as a school, Union Church, and Masonic lodge. The church's membership grew steadily, and in March 1882 the deacons purchased land in this block for a sanctuary. A frame structure was completed in 1884. It continued to serve the congregation until the early 1940s, when it was moved to another site on the property to make room for a new brick building, which was completed in 1948. Beginning in 1962, plans were again made to enlarge the church facilities. The 1884 church building was incorporated into the design for the new structure, and it remains in place under the modern brick construction. Throughout its history, the First Baptist Church has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs. Members of the church have maintained an involvement in both foreign and domestic missionary activities. The church continues to play an important role in the civic affairs of Hallettsville and Lavaca County. 1991

First Baptist Church of Hallettsville is a historical marker in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 96 historical markers documented in Lavaca County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.4461, -96.9394 near Hallettsville. The nearest cataloged historic site is St. Peter Lutheran Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Methodist Church of Hallettsville, Lavaca County Courthouse, and Galveston, Battle of.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5285001638. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.