Details for Martin Church of Goforth
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5209010301
Data
| Marker Number | 10301 |
| Atlas Number | 5209010301 |
| Marker Title | Martin Church of Goforth |
| Index Entry | Martin Church of Goforth |
| Address | |
| City | Buda |
| County | Hays |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 617940 |
| UTM Northing | 3322863 |
| Subject Codes | churches |
| Marker Year | 1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | from IH-35, Buda, take FM 2001 E approx. 4.5 miles to CR 157; turn onto CR 157 and then take immediate turn onto Martin Church Rd.; then go approx. .2 mi. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | This church was started in 1874 to serve the pioneer settlers of the cotton-producing area around the Goforth community. Worship services were conducted for members representing various denominations. Land at this site was deeded to the church in 1901 by Joseph Martin (1828-1905), his wife Susan (1842-1907), and T. J. (1839-1905) and Matilda Warwick (1837-1904). For years the facility was used for a community Christmas Eve celebration. Weekly services were discontinued in 1945 after the population of Goforth declined, but an annual homecoming is held here each June. |