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Plantersville Baptist Church

Plantersville, Grimes County

Marker Text

Organized May, 1861, with Rev. N. T. Byars as pastor. Worship was in a schoolhouse until erection of this building, which was dedicated Aug. 4, 1872. Cost $2,701.73, paid in gold. Church bell came by oxcart from San Antonio. Building, including pews (hand-hewn), is in original state. Through years church has had two missions, Todd and Smith's Store, under its guidance. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967

Marker Details

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Location Description from the intersection of SH 105 and FM 1774 in Plantersville take FM 1774 south approximately .5 mile.
Marker # 8610
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.331884, -95.860683

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