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 Pansy Baptist Church
N 33° 41.034 W 101° 03.794
14S E 308746 N 3729018
The second of two markers in a pullout on the US82 east of Crosbyton
Waymark Code: WMKCAK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2014
Views: 7
This marker recalls the history and location of the Pansy Baptist Church, a small church with a fascinating history.
Marker Number: 3932
Marker Text:
Near site of
Pansy Baptist Church
The Pansy Baptist Church was organized in 1905 by J. V. Leatherwood, John Holt, P. H. Leatherwood, Snow Loyd, and J. M. Leatherwood to serve the residents of the Pansy Community. Church services were conducted in the school building until 1916 when the congregation constructed its first sanctuary. An arbor was built on the church grounds for revival services.
The church building was moved two miles south in 1946 for the convenience of the membership. A parsonage was erected in 1947 for the congregation's first full-time pastor.
A new sanctuary was built and was dedicated on July 16, 1950. The church building burned in August 1965, and services were held in a church member's barn until December, when a new structure was completed. The church supported a strong mission outreach program.
Through the years population dwindled in the rural community of Pansy. In 1995 the remaining members of the Pansy Baptist Church voted to disband. The church building was donated to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, an African American congregation in Floydada. The building was moved 32 miles by 140 volunteers from Crosbyton, Pansy, Floydada, and Wiley. (1996)
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