| Marker Number |
4608 |
| Atlas Number |
5149004608 |
| Marker Title |
Schulenburg Baptist Church |
| Index Entry |
Schulenburg Baptist Church |
| Address |
110 N. Upton Ave. |
| City |
Schulenburg |
| County |
Fayette |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
702669 |
| UTM Northing |
3286172 |
| Subject Codes |
churches; Baptist denomination; communities and towns; transportation; design and construction |
| Marker Year |
1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
First Baptist Church of Schulenburg. E side of N. Upton Ave., 300 feet E. of intersection with Melba St. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
RTHL medallion and plate |
| 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 present 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. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972 |
