Marker Inscription
Dr. J.V.E. Covey and 16 charter members organized this church in April 1893 and held their first meeting under a stand of oak trees. A small frame building was later built, becoming their first permanent church building. Early baptisms were performed in the Medina River. Over the years the church has erected new and larger buildings to serve its growing congregation. The church has been instrumental in initiating additional congregations in Natalia, Atascosa, LaCoste, and Castroville. The church continues to be active in the community as it has for over 100 years. (1996)
About this site
First Baptist Church of Lytle is a historical marker in Lytle, Atascosa County, dedicated in 1996. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Atascosa County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 126 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2403, -98.8043 near Lytle. The nearest cataloged historic site is Lytle Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Atascosa Lodge No. 379, A.F. and A.M., Lytle Methodist Church, and Benton City Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5013001650. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
