Historical Marker

First Baptist Church Building, 1908

Historical marker location:
300 W. Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas
( 300 W. Ave. B. (Fm 1113), Copperas Cove)
Marker installed: 1991

Designed by Melton W. Scott of Waco, this structure was built in 1908 for the historic First Baptist Church congregation during the pastorate of the Rev. A. B. Jenkins. The lofty one-story building of stone with brick accents features asymmetrical wooden towers and art glass windows. It was used primarily for worship services until 1965 when it became the location for Sunday School classes and other churches programs.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991.