| Marker Number |
8538 |
| Atlas Number |
5257008538 |
| Marker Title |
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church |
| Index Entry |
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church |
| Address |
8795 SH 148 W |
| City |
Scurry |
| County |
Kaufman |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
745950 |
| UTM Northing |
3601094 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
8795 SH 148 W in Scurry |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Organized in 1860 during the Civil War era, this is one of the oldest active churches of Kaufman County. It was originally located at Mt. Olive Cemetery (1.5 mi. W) in a one-room log cabin which was also used for a school. The Rev. E. S. Colthorp served as the first pastor. The congregation moved here in 1896 to the growing railroad town of Scurry. The first building at this site, on land donated by D. L. Ford, was shared with other denominations and a school. A 2-story structure was built in 1918 and the present sanctuary was completed in 1968. |
