​First Baptist Church

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Marker Text: ​First church built by Texas Baptists west of Nueces River. Organized May 27, 1878. Building constructed 1888-1891 on land donated by Levi and Matilda English. Designed by pastor, Rev. R. H. Brown. Congregation and other citizens furnished labor to burn brick and lime, haul the lumber from Cotulla, and put up the building.
​    Of the seven charter members, two were former Methodists and one man was an ex-slave. (1965) 

Marker No: 1603

Medallion & Plate 

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 28.521204,-99.861870

Location: 706 Houston Street, Carrizo Springs