First Baptist Church of Fort Davis

Jeff Davis County, Texas

First Baptist Church of Fort Davis

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Marker Title: First Baptist Church of Fort Davis
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City: Fort Davis
County: Jeff Davis
Year Marker Erected: 1997
Designations: na
Marker Location: one block south of the Courthouse Square
Marker Text: The Rev. L. R. Millican and the Rev. D. B. Rose established this church in 1896 with six charter members. Services were held on alternate Sundays in churches shared with the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations until 1921 when the Baptists acquired a former skating rink/theater. A more traditional church building was erected in 1942. The congregation sponsored two mission churches and several missionaries in Mexico and is active in community activities. The church has served the area for more than 100 years. (1997)

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