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St. Stephen's Missionary Baptist Church

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

Organized in 1887, this congregation first met in a small wooden building near this site. The Rev. Stephens Smith served as first pastor of the church, which served residents of the Waters Park, Round Rock, and Pflugerville communities. Land for a church and school was given by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Peoples in 1887. St. Stephen's School, also known as Waters Park Colored School, provided education for black children in the area. A new sanctuary was built in 1978. This church continues to serve a large community with outreach programs.

Marker Details

Address 12300 Amherst
Location Description
Marker # 14813
Dedicated 1988
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code African American topics; Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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