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Organized first Sunday in June 1869 under a pine tree, by the Rev. Jacob Ziegler, aided by elders. There were 18 constituting members. A Sabbath school was organized in November 1878. Original 2-story building housed church, lodge and school. (1969)
Smyrna Baptist Church is a historical marker in Winnsboro, Wood County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 75 historical markers documented in Wood County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.9375, -95.2201 near Winnsboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Smyrna (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Mount Zion, Chalybeate Springs, and Willard Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5499009021. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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