Marker Inscription
Begun in 1845 by the Rev. Lemuel Herrin (d. 1852), pioneer missionary Baptist minister from Tennessee, this church was reorganized in 1850 by Elders John B. Renfro and J. O. Walker, and the Rev. Jesse Witt, who served as the first pastor. Total membership in 1850 was 21. In its early years, the fellowship shared a meeting place with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The present church building was dedicated April 25, 1954. At least three other congregations have been sponsored by this one. The membership has grown steadily in recent years to the current (1976) total of over 1800.
About this site
First Baptist Church of Henderson is a historical marker in Henderson, Rusk County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 72 historical markers documented in Rusk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1553, -94.8010 near Henderson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Morris, William Wright, Judge (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Craig, William, Rev., Rusk County Courthouse, and Henderson City Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5401010983. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
