Liberty Baptist Church

This church has historic ties to Independence Baptist church. In 1871, following Emancipation, former slaves established their own congregation, naming it in honor of their new freedom. The church, which began with 150 members, held services in a number of buildings before completing the original part of the present structure in 1900. The sanctuary's original form is still evident, with a cruciform configuration, central steeple and gabled entry. Today, the building is an architectural landmark and a reminder of Independence's religious history and African American community. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003

Liberty Baptist Church is a historical marker in Independence, Washington County, dedicated in 2003. It is one of 156 historical markers documented in Washington County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 368 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.3227, -96.3469 near Independence. The nearest cataloged historic site is Texas Baptist Historical Museum (museum), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Baptist Church, Houston, Margaret Moffette Lea, and Houston-Lea Family Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5477012996. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.