First Baptist Church of Midland

The First Baptist Church of Midland began serving the city shortly after Midland's founding in 1885. That year, Baptists from Pecos, Big Spring and Midland agreed to hire the Rev. S.B. Callaway to serve the three congregations. Under his leadership, a group organized this church in 1886, erecting a building shortly afterwards. Over the years, the church expanded and moved twice to accommodate growing membership. During the years following World War II, church growth mirrored Midland's impressive city development due to the region's expanding petroleum industry. Through all this time, the church has been a spiritual and community leader, a position it continues to hold today. (2006)

First Baptist Church of Midland is a historical marker in Midland, Midland County, dedicated in 2006. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Midland County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 16 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.0002, -102.1002 near Midland. The nearest cataloged historic site is George Bush Family Home (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include George W. Bush Childhood Home, Midland Christian College, and Fairview Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013657. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.