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Union Springs Baptist Church

Corrigan, Polk County

Marker Text

Organized in 1860s by first seven families in area. Brother Jimmy Knox was first pastor. Original pegged log cabin church, heated by a fireplace, had hand-riven board roof, split-log floors, seats. More modern buildings erected 1885 and 1955.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description across the street from City Hall is Union Springs Dr., go 1 mi. north to Union Springs church
Marker # 10430
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 31.008589, -94.838627

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