Marker Inscription
Circuit riding preachers led early Brownfield settlers in religious services at a local schoolhouse. On April 1, 1906, several area residents formed a Baptist church. The Rev. M.D. Williams became the congregation's first pastor. The church built its first sanctuary in 1910 in the 300 block of West Hill Street. The Woman's Missionary Society raised funds for the lumber, and the men constructed the building. Facilities were added as needed until 1923, when the church began plans for a new house of worship at the present site. The mission-minded congregation and its facilities have continued to grow, sponsoring projects locally and worldwide. (2004)
About this site
First Baptist Church of Brownfield is a historical marker in Brownfield, Terry County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 19 historical markers documented in Terry County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 27 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1795, -102.2770 near Brownfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Terry County Courthouse (courthouse), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Terry, Col. B. F., & Terry's Texas Rangers, Brownfield Municipal Power Plant, and A.M. Brownfield Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5445013052. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
