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Smyrna Baptist Church

Winnsboro, Wood County

Marker Text

Organized first Sunday in June 1869 under a pine tree, by the Rev. Jacob Ziegler, aided by elders. There were 18 constituting members. A Sabbath school was organized in November 1878. Original 2-story building housed church, lodge and school. (1969)

Marker Details

Address CR 4420, off SH 11, 5.7 mi. SE
Location Description on CR 4420, off SH 11, 5.7 mi. SE of Winnsboro
Marker # 9021
Dedicated 1969
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.937684, -95.21972

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