Historical MarkerTravis Avenue Baptist Church
Fort Worth · Tarrant County · Dedicated 1986 · THC Atlas #5439005552
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Marker Inscription
A Sunday school was started in 1908 in this development outside the city limits. The group became a Mission of the College Avenue Baptist Church, established in 1905 (about 3 Mi. N). By 1910 72 Mission participants were meeting in the Prairie Chapel School. In 1911 18 members formed the Southside Baptist Church and moved a building here in 1913. By 1915 the membership had grown to 231. The Church name changed to Travis Avenue Baptist in 1920 and a new sanctuary was completed in 1925. The church now serves a large area of Fort Worth, and sponsors several outreach ministries. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.
About this site
Travis Avenue Baptist Church is a historical marker in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, dedicated in 1986. 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 32.7060, -97.3333 near Fort Worth. The nearest cataloged historic site is James-Fujita House (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sandidge-Walker House, Lanius House, and Elizabeth Boulevard.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5439005552. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
