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 Salem Baptist Church
N 33° 28.559 W 094° 52.918
15S E 325132 N 3705640
Texas Historical Marker at the Salem Baptist Church, 24 CR 4623, Boxelder, TX, noting its establishment, history, and community service.
Waymark Code: WMTPKY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2016
Views: 3
Marker Number: 15993
Marker Text:
In 1856, the Rev. Thomas Wilson Anderson (1815-1890) organized Salem Baptist Church with twelve charter members. The first church building was located northeast of Boxelder; by 1871, the congregation had moved to this location. By 1918, the church had a two-story structure and the local Woodmen of the World chapter met on the upper floor. The congregation built the current structure in 1945. From its early years, the church served as the focal point of the rural Boxelder community. Members have ministered to the sick and needy of the area, and have also focused on missions. Today, Salem Baptist Church continues to be a spiritual leader in Boxelder. (2009)
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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