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Schulenburg Baptist Church

Schulenburg, Fayette County

Marker Text

Organized about 1871 as High Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Lumber for first building was hauled by oxen to site 3 miles north of present location. In 1873, a few months before railroad came through, leading to founding of Schulenburg, the structure was moved overland on rolling logs to this site. During 1885-1913, several faiths shared sanctuary, using the name Union Church. It was reorganized in 1927 as First Baptist Church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

Marker Details

Address 110 N. Upton Ave.
Location Description First Baptist Church of Schulenburg. E side of N. Upton Ave., 300 feet E. of intersection with Melba St.
Marker # 4608
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code churches; Baptist denomination; communities and towns; transportation; design and construction
Latitude, Longitude 29.689106, -96.905402

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