| Marker Number |
10983 |
| Atlas Number |
5401010983 |
| Marker Title |
First Baptist Church of Henderson |
| Index Entry |
First Baptist Church of Henderson |
| Address |
W. Main at S. Van Buren St. |
| City |
Henderson |
| County |
Rusk |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
330156 |
| UTM Northing |
3558882 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1976 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
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| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
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. |
