Bald Prairie Church of Christ

FM 979 and FM 2096, Bald Prairie, TX, USA

Texas, USA

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EST. 1847

1813

HISTORIC PEOPLE WHO WERE HERE

0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Bald Prairie Church of Christ.

The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.

About Bald Prairie Church of Christ

Organized in 1847, this congregation worshiped alongside Baptist members until the two groups separated in 1849, first meeting in a log building that also served as a school. Elijah Rains donated land for the church and community cemetery. The present building, erected in the 1880s, also served as a school, a funeral chapel, and a social center.

HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Bald Prairie Church of Christ

Organized in 1847, this fellowship worshiped with members of the Baptist church until the groups separated in 1849. A log structure served the 15 charter members of this congregation as a church and school. Elijah Rains (1813-1889) donated land for the church and community cemetery. The present building, erected during the 1880s, doubled as a school for over 20 years. It also served as a funeral chapel and social and cultural center for the community. The classrooms were added in 1940. Descendants of early members still worship here. Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5395010901