Marker Inscription
Begun under the direction of the Rev. H. M. Burroughs in 1883, this church was organized in a log schoolhouse with eight charter members. Work on this sanctuary, the third for the congregation, was begun in 1919. Designed with classical elements, the building was completed two years later. The First Baptist Church has been a vital force in the development of Wichita Falls and has become a denominational leader through its dramatic growth. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
About this site
First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls is a historical marker in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 75 historical markers documented in Wichita County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.9107, -98.4959 near Wichita Falls. The nearest cataloged historic site is Anderson House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Kell, Frank Home, Wichita County Courthouse, and Charlye Ola Farris.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5485001684. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
