Salem Baptist Church

In 1856, the Rev. Thomas Wilson Anderson (1815-1890) organized Salem Baptist Church with twelve charter members. The first church building was located Northeast of Boxelder; by 1871, the congregation had moved to this location. By 1918, the church had a two-story structure and the local Woodmen of the World chapter met on the upper floor. The congregation built the current structure in 1945. From its early years, the church served as the focal point of the rural Boxelder community. Members have ministered to the sick and needy of the area, and have also focused on missions. Today, Salem Baptist Church continues to be a spiritual leader in Boxelder. (2009)

Salem Baptist Church is a historical marker in Annona, Red River County, dedicated in 2009. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Red River County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 106 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.4759, -94.8820 near Annona. The nearest cataloged historic site is unknown (Gilliam Ch) (cemetery), about 2.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cellum, James, Savannah Cemetery, and Dillard.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015993. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.