| Marker Number |
9826 |
| Atlas Number |
5067009826 |
| Marker Title |
Masonic Lodge Hall and First Baptist Church |
| Index Entry |
Masonic Lodge Hall and First Baptist Church |
| Address |
|
| City |
Kildare |
| County |
Cass |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
383225 |
| UTM Northing |
3645784 |
| Subject Codes |
fraternal organizations; Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
across from FM 125/FM 248 S junction in Kildate |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
One of the first buildings constructed in Kildare; now the oldest existing one n town. Erected jointly 1878 by the Baptist Church and Jim's Bayou Lodge # 491 A.F. & A.M. Builders were Skillman and Bricker. In continuous use since 1878, structure is of heart cypress, selected for extreme durability. Although church moved in 1950's, building still serves as Lodge Hall and recreation facility. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 169 |
