In the late 1880s after a rain near Plainview Texas created a natural Baptism trough, wagons lined up and pioneers clamored to take advantage of the opportunity and witness the event performed by a circuit riding preacher named Sinclair who circled 250 miles on horseback to serve New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle . . . see a photo of Pastor Sinclair  in his early years

Photo courtesy Brent Lemons

for more like this please see History of Church in Texas

Resources:

West Texas History & Memories (Face Book Group)

Early Life in Texas County by County

Books about Texas People and Places

Famous People from Texas County by County