First Baptist Church of Calvert

As early as 1835, Baptists were worshipping in this area. In 1868, when Calvert was founded, Houston & Texas Central Railroad donated lots for a church. Until a brick edifice was built in 1873 on that land (at Hanna and Pine), services were held in a private residence. This church was host (1875) to Baptist State Convention; (1875, 1878) the State Sunday School Convention; (1912) Hood's Texas Brigade Reunion. Sent (1907) Alyne Guynes Muirhead and (1915) Sammie Guynes Johnson as missionaries to Brazil. Since 1947, sponsors Mexican mission. Elmo Baptist Church merged with Calvert, 1969.

First Baptist Church of Calvert is a historical marker in Calvert, Robertson County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 63 historical markers documented in Robertson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 103 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.9774, -96.6780 near Calvert. The nearest cataloged historic site is Calvert (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Paul United Methodist Church, Chinese Farmers, and Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Building.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5395010921. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.