Marker Inscription
Organized November 1852 under the Rev. J. R. Briscoe with six charter members. The first log church on this site doubled as the school. Cost of this lot-- then outside city limits -- was $50. Indian trail lay northeast. In 1855 a new frame church was built; baptisms were held in Saunder's pool on West 7th. Other denominations were also allowed to worship here. New churches were built in 1882 and 1921, the latter being dedicated by George W. Truett, noted evangelist. The present church was dedicated 1959 under the Rev. Jack M. Carson, pastor.
About this site
First Baptist Church is a historical marker in Bonham, Fannin County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Fannin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 262 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.5807, -96.1778 near Bonham. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Christian Church of Bonham (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include First Presbyterian Church, Clendenen-Carleton House, and Steger Opera House, Site of.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008874. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
