Marker Inscription
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.
About this site
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church is a historical marker in Scurry, Kaufman County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Kaufman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 178 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5195, -96.3821 near Scurry. The nearest cataloged historic site is Kaufman Lodge No. 726, A.F. & A.M. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mt. Olive-Scurry Cemetery, Clack-Payne Graveyard, and Beck's Chapel.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5257008538. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
