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Bald Prairie Church of Christ

Bald Prairie, Robertson County

Marker Text

Organized in 1847, this fellowship worshiped with members of the Baptist church until the groups separated in 1849. A log structure served the 15 charter members of this congregation as a church and school. Elijah Rains (1813-1889) donated land for the church and community cemetery. The present building, erected during the 1880s, doubled as a school for over 20 years. It also served as a funeral chapel and social and cultural center for the community. The classrooms were added in 1940. Descendants of early members still worship here.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description FM 979 and FM 2096
Marker # 10901
Dedicated 1976
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code churches; Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations
Latitude, Longitude 31.221209, -96.431835

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