Marker Inscription
Organized 1859 by 11 charter members; worship held regularly since. Z.N. Morrell and Judge R.E.B. Baylor were among early missionaries holding services in the settlers' log cabins. George Harlan deeded 28 acres for church, school, and cemetery in 1873. Land is part of grant given by Mexico in 1835 to his father, Doctor Isaiah Harlan. The first church building also housed an early school. Church has sponsored annual "May Day Singing" since 1887. Descendants still attend. The third (present) sanctuary was built here in 1908. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
About this site
Blue Ridge Baptist Church is a historical marker in Reagan, Falls County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 64 historical markers documented in Falls County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 70 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.2700, -96.7402 near Reagan. The nearest cataloged historic site is Long Branch Cemetery (historical marker), about 3.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Silvia King, Stranger Community, Cemetery and Churches, and Waite Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5145000440. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
