First Baptist Church of Keller

Founded in 1882 as the Keller Baptist Church, this church was started by twenty former members of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church soon after rail lines reached the area. Early meetings were held in a schoolhouse and then in the Union Church Building. The Rev. Elihu Newton (1845-1925) served as the first Pastor, with R.I. McCain, William J. Prewett and William Crawford as the first Deacons. A charter member of the Tarrant County Baptist Association founded in 1886, the First Baptist Church of Keller continues to faithfully serve God and this community. (1983)

First Baptist Church of Keller is a historical marker in Keller, Tarrant County, dedicated in 1983. It is one of 358 historical markers documented in Tarrant County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 501 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.9371, -97.2501 near Keller. The nearest cataloged historic site is Keller History Museum (museum), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Keller, Bourland Cemetery, and Keller Methodist Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5439001643. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.