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Walnut Creek Baptist Church

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

Organized in Burdett Schoolhouse in 1856 with 10 members. First pastor was the Rev. R.B. Burleson. Stone for the original structure was quarried locally. Lumber was hauled by ox-wagons from Bastrop. In early days, building served as schoolhouse. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969

Marker Details

Address 12062 N. Lamar
Location Description Walnut Creek Baptist Church. At entrance of church at N. Lamar Blvd., west side 0.6 mi. N of W. Braker Ln.
Marker # 15435
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Baptist denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.394594, -97.680966

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