Providence Baptist Church
7 miles SE of Caldwell on FM 166, then S 1/2 mile on CR 243, Caldwell, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1841
EST. 1841
1841
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Providence 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 Providence Baptist Church
Providence Baptist Church was organized in 1841 in the Republic of Texas by first deacon James A. Prewitt, drawing planters and their households, including enslaved people, from the Brazos bottoms. By 1875 it was among the area's most influential churches, noted for its two-week brush arbor meetings. The congregation has had twenty-five pastors and four successive buildings.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Providence Baptist Church
Organized 1841 in Republic of Texas by James A. Prewitt, first deacon. Until calling of pastor, 32 members met 3 or 4 times a year, with planters from Brazos bottoms and their households (including slaves) in attendance. By 1875 this was one of most influential churches in area, known for its 2-weeks brush arbor or tabernacle meetings. It has had 25 pastors. Original church was of split logs. Present building is the fourth. Centennial observance in 1941 was attended by the Lieutenant Governor and other officials. Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5051008649
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