First Baptist Church of Dripping Springs
Organized June 1872 with 12 charter members and the Rev. G. G. Rucker as pastor. Led in forming Pedernales Baptist Association, 1873. Members W. T. Chapman, A. L. Davis and others founded Dripping Springs Academy, 1880. This sanctuary, built 1901, was dedicated in 1902.
30.1910° N, 98.0889° W
Where to Find It
corner of W US. 290 and San Marcos St. (new sanctuary 2010)
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi N Dripping Springs Academy Dripping Springs
- 0.2 mi NW The Marshall-Chapman Home Dripping Springs
- 0.3 mi W W. T. Chapman Dripping Springs
- 0.8 mi NE Dr. Joseph M. Pound Dripping Springs
- 0.8 mi NE Home of Dr. Joseph M. Pound Dripping Springs
- 1.1 mi N Dripping Springs United Methodist Church Dripping Springs