Details for Plantersville Baptist Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5185008610
Data
Marker Number | 8610 |
Atlas Number | 5185008610 |
Marker Title | Plantersville Baptist Church |
Index Entry | Plantersville Baptist Church |
Address | |
City | Plantersville |
County | Grimes |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 224960 |
UTM Northing | 3359031 |
Subject Codes | Baptist denomination; churches |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | from the intersection of SH 105 and FM 1774 in Plantersville take FM 1774 south approximately .5 mile. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | Organized May, 1861, with Rev. N. T. Byars as pastor. Worship was in a schoolhouse until erection of this building, which was dedicated Aug. 4, 1872. Cost $2,701.73, paid in gold. Church bell came by oxcart from San Antonio. Building, including pews (hand-hewn), is in original state. Through years church has had two missions, Todd and Smith's Store, under its guidance. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 |