Organized in 1887 with nine members, the First Baptist congregation initially met in the local school building and a brush arbor. A wooden sanctuary and parsonage were built in 1897. The congregation has been involved in community activities and mission work for many years. Harper High School held classes in the church building in 1921 and 1941-42. A native stone structure was built in 1944 consisting of a Sanctuary and Sunday School rooms. A Fellowship Hall annex was erected in 1971. This curch as been part of Harper History for over 100 years and recognized by the Texas Historical Commission in 1987. 

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