Marker Inscription
When Groesbeck was founded in 1871, on Houston & Texas Central Railroad, Old Springfield (5 mi. NW) was bypassed. Some Baptists from the church founded there in 1846 moved here. Visited by William Carey Crane, J. B. Link, Z. N. Morrell and other great preachers, they organized this church in 1876. Growth mounted during events such as 10-day revivals held in 1880s by evangelist W. E. Penn. Early member L. L. Foster became a Texas Railroad Commissioner and president of Texas A.& M. Old Springfield Bell was used with 1914, 1950, and 1967 buildings. (1972)
About this site
First Baptist Church of Groesbeck is a historical marker in Groesbeck, Limestone County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 67 historical markers documented in Limestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 187 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5257, -96.5330 near Groesbeck. The nearest cataloged historic site is Groesbeck Lodge No. 354, A.F. & A.M. (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Foster, Lafayette Lumpkin, Limestone County Courthouse, and Groesbeck Independent School District.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5293001636. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
