First Baptist Church of Moody

The First Baptist Church of Moody was organized in 1855 in the commuity of Perry (2 mi. N), with Elder S.G. O'Bryan serving as first pastor. Another early minister, the Rev. John McClain, had been present at the church's organization and served the congregation for many years. In 1883, two years after the Santa Fe Railroad bypassed the town of Perry, the Baptist church moved to this site in the new railroad town of Moody. The church has ordained several pastors from its membership and has contributed much to the heritage of the surrounding area.

First Baptist Church of Moody is a historical marker in Moody, McLennan County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.3056, -97.4650 near Moody. The nearest cataloged historic site is Blair-Mt Zion (cemetery), about 3.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Naler Cemetery, Kuydendall House, and The Howard House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309001657. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.