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Old Moulton Baptist Church

Old Moulton, Lavaca County

Marker Text

Organized 1873 by 25 former members of the Live Oak Church located near Nickel, Texas. Two-story structure built 1873-74; cornerstone laid January 31, 1874. Upper story used by Masonic Lodge until 1894; later served as schoolroom; removed about turn of century. Braces placed in structure after 1886 storm. Lower floor used continuously since 1874 as Baptist church. Congregation celebrated 75th anniversary on October 24, 1948. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1970

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Moulton, take FM 1680 northwest about 2 miles to Old Moulton
Marker # 3772
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code Baptist denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches
Latitude, Longitude 29.588553, -97.175878

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