Poetry Baptist Church - Poetry, TX
N 32° 49.723 W 096° 14.454
14S E 758281 N 3635671
Built in 1912, Poetry Baptist Church is located at 19311 FM 986, Poetry, TX.
Waymark Code: WMP0R3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2015
Views: 2
A Texas Historical Marker here provides some background:
The oldest Baptist church in Kaufman County, organized in 1855 by The Rev. J.J. Butler and The Rev. J.R. Briscoe. Original name was Salem Baptist Church, when the community was called Turner's Point. In 1870, the congregation helped organize the 11-church East Fork Baptist Association, and hosted annual conferences on three occasions. The first structure on this site was built in the mid-1880s. In 1899, the name "Poetry Baptist Church" began to be used, and by 1909, "Salem" had disappeared.
The present church sanctuary was built in 1912.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1912
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
19311 FM 986
Poetry, TX USA
75160
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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