Smithfield Baptist Church
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A marker summarizing the history of a Baptist Church named after a town that was later absorbed by North Richland Hills.
Waymark Code: WMQAD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2006
Views: 15
Index Entry: Smithfield Baptist Church
Address: 7012 Main St.
City: North Richland Hills
County: Tarrant
Subject Codes: BP; CH;
Year Marker Erected: 1995
Designations: na
Marker Location: 7912 Main St., North Richland Hills
Marker Size: 18" x 28"
Marker Number: 4966
Marker Text:
This church was organized by 12 charter members in 1895; the Rev. G.W. Green served as first Pastor. A sanctuary was built here in 1902 on town lots donated by G.W. Gunter. The church supported area missions and organized a Youth Union, Sunday School, and Woman's Missionary Union. The congregation established Shady Grove Baptist Church in 1954. The church was renamed First Baptist Church of Smithfield in 1958. A new sanctuary was built in 1962 and several facilities were added over the years. The church serves the area with a variety of programs. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995
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