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Pilgrim Predestinarian Regular Baptist Church

Elkhart, Anderson County

Marker Text

Organized in Illinois in 1833 by Daniel Parker. Members moved to Texas. First meeting in Stephen F. Austin's Colony, January 20, 1834. Log church built December, 1839. Old graveyard adjoins. Present church fourth on same site. Continuous worship since 1834. Daniel Parker, Pastor 1833 - 1844.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 0.5 mi. west of Elkhart on SH 294
Marker # 8799
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 31.620492, -95.587401

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