Liberty Baptist Church
10655 FM 50, Independence, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1871
EST. 1871
1871
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Liberty Baptist Church.
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 Liberty Baptist Church
Liberty Baptist Church grew out of ties to the Independence Baptist Church, and in 1871, following Emancipation, former slaves organized their own congregation, naming it for their new freedom. The congregation, beginning with 150 members, met in several buildings before completing part of its permanent sanctuary in 1900. The church became a center of Black community life.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Liberty Baptist Church
This church has historic ties to Independence Baptist church. In 1871, following Emancipation, former slaves established their own congregation, naming it in honor of their new freedom. The church, which began with 150 members, held services in a number of buildings before completing the original part of the present structure in 1900. The sanctuary's original form is still evident, with a cruciform configuration, central steeple and gabled entry. Today, the building is an architectural landmark and a reminder of Independence's religious history and African American community. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003 Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5477012996
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