Historical Marker

First Baptist Church of Canadian

Historical marker location:

706 E. Main St., Canadian, Texas

( Main & 7th Street, Canadian)

This church was organized by seven women in 1894 with the help of the Rev. Hatcher, a Baptist minister from Amarillo. Shortly thereafter, about 32 people, converted at a local revival held by the Rev. Abe Mulkey, joined the new congregation. Early services and Sunday School classes were held at several area locations until 1911 when a brick sanctuary was completed. The congregation erected a fellowship hall and education building in 1954 and a new sanctuary in 1960. The church has grown with the community and continues to support various outreach and missionary projects.

Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995.