Schulenburg Baptist Church
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Marker No: 4608
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
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Marker Text: Organized about 1871 as High Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Lumber for first building was hauled by oxen to site 3 miles north of presents location.
In 1873, a few months before railroad came through, leading to founding of Schulenburg. The structure was moved overland on rolling logs to this site. During 1885-1913, several faiths shared sanctuary, using the name Union Church. It was reorganized in 1927 as first Baptist Church. (1972) Geographic: 29.691385,-96.907310
Location: 123 West Avenue, Schulenburg
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