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

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