Marker Inscription
In July 1904, the railroad reached the new town of Kingsville. The next month, twelve local residents, led by Bro. R. L. Pearce as pastor, organized a Baptist church. Pearce served until 1907. That year, members built their first sanctuary. Other early pastors included the Revs. W. E. Dawn, J. W. Brice and B. J. Patrick. Programs such as the Woman's Missionary Union, the Baptist Student Union and local mission congregations, as well as interaction with university students and affiliation with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, have enabled the congregation to grow steadily over the years. Kingsville's First Baptist Church continues to serve the community after a century of work and worship. (2004)
About this site
First Baptist Church of Kingsville is a historical marker in Kingsville, Kleberg County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Kleberg County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 34 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 27.5158, -97.8721 near Kingsville. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Presbyterian Church of Kingsville (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include King, Henrietta M. King, High School, Kleberg, Robert J., Public Library, and Ragland, John B., Mercantile Company Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5273013038. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
