| Marker Number |
3772 |
| Atlas Number |
5285003772 |
| Marker Title |
Old Moulton Baptist Church |
| Index Entry |
Moulton Baptist Church, Old |
| Address |
|
| City |
Old Moulton |
| County |
Lavaca |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
676669 |
| UTM Northing |
3274584 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches |
| Marker Year |
1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
from Moulton, take FM 1680 northwest about 2 miles to Old Moulton |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
Organized 1873 by 25 former members of the Live Oak Church located near Nickel, Texas. Two-story structure built 1873-74; cornerstone laid January 31, 1874. Upper story used by Masonic Lodge until 1894; later served as schoolroom; removed about turn of century. Braces placed in structure after 1886 storm. Lower floor used continuously since 1874 as Baptist church. Congregation celebrated 75th anniversary on October 24, 1948. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1970 |
