First Baptist Church of Aledo

First Baptist Church Of Aledo This congregation was organized on September 25, 1879. The first church building was located on land (2.5 mi. SE) donated by a Mr. Middleton, who asked that the structure be named Alma Hall in memory of his daughter. The hall was shared with a Masonic Lodge and a Methodist congregation. Elder Isaac McMurray served as pastor of the Alma Hall Church until 1884, when it merged with the Ebenezer Church. Soon after the consolidation, the congregation moved to the railroad town of Aledo. Here the members worshiped in the community schoolhouse until a sanctuary was completed at this site in 1891. In 1913 it was replaced by a larger structure, built under the supervision of Joe Hopkins and with the assistance of church members. Later additions to the site were made to meet the demands of the congregation's continued growth. For over a century the First Baptist Church of Aledo has been instrumental in the development of the surrounding area. Pastors here have included many prominent Baptist preachers, and church members have actively served as leaders of the community. The church's programs continue to reflect the ideals of its pioneer founders. (1983)

First Baptist Church of Aledo is a historical marker in Aledo, Parker County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 74 historical markers documented in Parker County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 205 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.6998, -97.6033 near Aledo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Underwood Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cole Markum (Markum), Aledo Brown Cemetery, and Hood Family Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5367001607. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.