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Montgomery Baptist Church Building

Montgomery, Montgomery County

Marker Text

Baptist in Montgomery organized a fellowship in 1850 and purchased land at this site the same year. In 1853, the Rev. thomas Chilton became the church's first full-time pastor. This vernacular Gothic revival sanctuary was constructed in 1902, during the pastorate of O. P. Stark, who is said to have designed the building himself. A 1918 storm destroyed the upper part of the steeple, and an education wing was added in the 1940s. The congregation met here for worship until 1979. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Marker Details

Address Pond and Caroline St.
Location Description
Marker # 7889
Dedicated 1985
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Baptist denomination; churches; Georgian Revial (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 30.38956, -95.697057

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