Marker Inscription
Organized Dec. 21, 1890, with seven charter members: Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Conner, a Mr. and Mrs. Ingram, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Pirtle, Mrs. F. M. Pope. First pastor was The Rev. Whatley. Congregation built Canyon's first church edifice, 1899. Present structure, begun in 1929, was finished after national Depression of the 1930s. First Baptist Church organized and built Latin-American mission; initiated Bible Chair at West Texas State University; erected activity building, High Plains Assembly Grounds. Many W.T.S.U. faculty members have been active leaders in this church. (1970)
About this site
First Baptist Church is a historical marker in Canyon, Randall County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 38 historical markers documented in Randall County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 35.0107, -101.9622 near Canyon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lester, L. T. Home (historical marker), about 2.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Col. John I. Gregg 1872 Battle Site, Randall County, and T-Anchor Ranch.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5381001602. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
