First Baptist Church of West

Founded in 1858 in the pioneer settlement of Bold Springs, this church developed under the leadership of postmaster and farmer Alberto Vaughn and 32 charter members. The congregation erected a frame church building south of the settlement. In 1882, the fellowship moved to the west, at the corner of Spruce and Pine, when a rail line was built to the town. The first church building at this site was constructed in 1899. After it burned in 1938, the present sanctuary was built. For over 100 years the church has played a vital role in the community life of West.

First Baptist Church of West is a historical marker in West, McLennan County, dedicated in 1983. 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 31.8068, -97.0955 near West. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Crash at Crush (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include West Brethren Church, West, and First Presbyterian Church of West.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309001682. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.