First Baptist Church of Beckville

Organized on May 15, 1886 with 12 charter members, this congregation originally was known as Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Members soon built a sanctuary on land donated by John Loyd and Emma Appling. The first pastor to serve the fellowship was Elder E. B. Eakin. New and additional facilities have been constructed over the years to accommodate a growing membership. First Baptist Church, as it has been called since 1930, has continually provided service and leadership to the Beckville community as it has upheld the ideals and traditions of its founders. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986

First Baptist Church of Beckville is a historical marker in Beckville, Panola County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Panola County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 87 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.2455, -94.4520 near Beckville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Beckville United Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Langley, Bethel, and New Prospect Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5365010826. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.