Zion Hill Baptist Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
N 31° 58.329 W 098° 33.713
14R E 541395 N 3537432
Marker located under the large oak tree at the front of the church.
Waymark Code: WMAW0C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
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Marker Number: 5956

Marker Text:
Second oldest Missionary Baptist church in county. Organized by C. S. Fritts, J. M. Lumpkin, Dennis O'Brian, Sarah Fritts, Jane O'Brian, Sarah Lumpkin, Stacy Martin and Mary E. Hardin, August 2, 1873, at Zion Hill Cemetery (1/2 mi. W.). First frame building was erected at that site. Delegates from area's various Baptist churches met here in 1875 to form county's first Baptist Association. Church moved to this site, 1912. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
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