| Marker Number |
14896 |
| Atlas Number |
5507014896 |
| Marker Title |
First Baptist Church of Barksdale |
| Index Entry |
First Baptist Church of Barksdale |
| Address |
200 Church St. |
| City |
Barksdale |
| County |
Edwards |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
399707 |
| UTM Northing |
3288784 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; eccesiastical buildings |
| Marker Year |
2008 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Barksdale Baptist Church, Church St., N side between Beck and Broadway streets, Barksdale Baptist Chapel |
| Private Property |
|
| Marker Condition |
|
| Marker Size |
RTHL medallion and 16" x 12" plate |
| Marker Text |
The Barksdale Baptist Church became the first Baptist church in the community in 1883 with a membership of nineteen. Traditionally, baptisms have been held at the nearby Nueces River Crossing. A frame sanctuary on this site served the needs of the church from 1906 until it was replaced by this structure in 1943. H.L. Wood of Barksdale began construction of the building, which was completed by congregation members. The rectangular plan, front-gabled church with covered entry features a native stone veneer, exposed rafter ends and double-hung wood windows. An original bell tower was later removed. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2008 |
