First Baptist Church of Nocona

Organized in the summer of 1889 by The Rev. J.W. Holman and thirteen charter members, the Nocona Baptist Church first met in a local schoolhouse. The Rev. S.E. West served as first pastor. A sanctuary was completed in 1897, and in 1903 the name was changed to First Baptist Church. A new sanctuary replaced the 1897 structure in 1927. Over the years this congregation has been involved in many outreach projects, including the organization of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Nocona and the support of foreign missionary activities. (1989)

First Baptist Church of Nocona is a historical marker in Nocona, Montague County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 38 historical markers documented in Montague County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 65 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.7926, -97.7279 near Nocona. The nearest cataloged historic site is Central Christian Church (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Farmers and Merchants National Bank, Nocona Cemetery, and Red River Station.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5337001661. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.