First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca

Organized in 1854 as the Lavaca Baptist Church, this congregation developed from area missionary efforts that began in the 1830s. The original church leaders were: Elder J. M. B. Haynie, pastor; Ammon Burr, clerk; and John Slater and Charles Ives, deacons. Despite early hardships such as the Civil War, hurricanes, and a yellow fever epidemic, the Baptists continued their worship services and in 1913 were chartered by the state as the First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca. Active in the formation of several area congregations, the church has played an active role in the development of the town. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.

First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca is a historical marker in Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 36 historical markers documented in Calhoun County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 56 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.6269, -96.6264 near Port Lavaca. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ranger Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca, Beach Hotel, and First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5057001667. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.