First Baptist Church of Mexia

Organized Jan. 14, 1872, by the Rev. W. Henry Parks. Some charter members came from Springfield Church (founded 1846), as that town was bypassed by Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1871 and absorbed by Mexia. After meeting at first in a lodge hall, congregation built a church in 1873. Four buildings have been erected on this site. Thirty-two pastors have served this church. The congregation has helped found two other churches. It also has sent out missionaries Mildred Cox Mein (Brazil, 1934-71) and John E. Mills (Africa, 1947- ). 1972

First Baptist Church of Mexia is a historical marker in Mexia, 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 31.6853, -96.4808 near Mexia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Smith, L.P. (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mexia Memorial, Mexia, and Henderson Chapel.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5293001656. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.