Old Baptist Church
At the intersection of FM 50 and FM 390, N.W. Independence., Independence, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1839
EST. 1839
1839
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Old 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 Old Baptist Church
The Old Baptist Church congregation at Independence, in the Republic of Texas, organized in 1839. Sam Houston was converted to the Baptist faith here and baptized in nearby Rocky Creek in 1854. The present church building was erected in 1872, reflecting the growth and permanence of the Baptist congregation in early Texas.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Old Baptist Church
Organized in 1839. Here Sam Houston was converted and baptised in Rocky Creek in 1854. The present building was erected in 1872 Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5477008417
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