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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
Schulenburg Baptist Church is a historical marker in Schulenburg, Fayette County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Fayette County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 209 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.6930, -96.9073 near Schulenburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Schulenburg (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Gus Cranz Mansion, 1874, Lyons Lodge No. 195, A.F. & A.M., and Upton, Col. William F..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5149004608. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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