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Providence Baptist Church

Caldwell, Burleson County

Marker Text

Organized 1841 in Republic of Texas by James A. Prewitt, first deacon. Until calling of pastor, 32 members met 3 or 4 times a year, with planters from Brazos bottoms and their households (including slaves) in attendance. By 1875 this was one of most influential churches in area, known for its 2-weeks brush arbor or tabernacle meetings. It has had 25 pastors. Original church was of split logs. Present building is the fourth. Centennial observance in 1941 was attended by the Lieutenant Governor and other officials.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 7 miles SE of Caldwell on FM 166, then S 1/2 mile on CR 243
Marker # 8649
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.535748, -96.578095

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