| Marker Number |
10901 |
| Atlas Number |
5395010901 |
| Marker Title |
Bald Prairie Church of Christ |
| Index Entry |
Bald Prairie Church of Christ |
| Address |
|
| City |
Bald Prairie |
| County |
Robertson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
744643 |
| UTM Northing |
3456961 |
| Subject Codes |
churches; Christian (Disciples of Christ) denominations |
| Marker Year |
1976 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
FM 979 and FM 2096 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Organized in 1847, this fellowship worshiped with members of the Baptist church until the groups separated in 1849. A log structure served the 15 charter members of this congregation as a church and school. Elijah Rains (1813-1889) donated land for the church and community cemetery. The present building, erected during the 1880s, doubled as a school for over 20 years. It also served as a funeral chapel and social and cultural center for the community. The classrooms were added in 1940. Descendants of early members still worship here. |
