Details for London Baptist Church

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5401011009

Data

Marker Number 11009
Atlas Number 5401011009
Marker Title London Baptist Church
Index Entry London Baptist Church
Address
City New London
County Rusk
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 316986
UTM Northing 3568407
Subject Codes Baptist denomination; churches
Marker Year 1991
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location SH 42 at Phillips St.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text London Baptist Church traces its history to 1856. By 1857 church members shared meeting facilities with the Odd Fellows Lodge in a jointly owned building located on the stagecoach route from Henderson to Waco. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1877. In 1897 a new building was constructed near the same location. When oil was discovered in the area in 1930, London became a boom town and the church prospered, as well. Throughout its history, London Baptist Church has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs.

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