First Baptist Church of Tyler is organized
First Baptist Church of Tyler was organized on April 8, 1848, with six charter members and first met in a log cabin courthouse on the town square.
Its present beaux arts sanctuary was built in 1913.
Sources
- Texas Historical Commission marker: First Baptist Church of Tyler (Atlas 5423007724)atlas.thc.texas.gov
Organized on April 8, 1848, with six charter members, this congregation first met in a log cabin courthouse on the town square.
The present church structure was built in 1913, during the pastorate of Dr. G. L. Yates.
Checked October 15, 2026. How the cards are filed