Barnhart Cowboy Church
N 31° 07.729 W 101° 10.445
14R E 292705 N 3445912
The state historic marker for the Barnhart Cowboy Church in downtown Barnhart TX
Waymark Code: WMV06R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2017
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The Barnhart Cowboy Church is located at 5th and Draper in downtown Barnhart. If visiting at sunset, mind the grackles in the trees. They don't like photographers.
Marker Number: 258
Marker Text:
Local residents, representing several faiths, gathered for an outdoor community meeting in 1914 to organize this union church. The sanctuary was constructed by cowboys from area ranches, working under the supervision of W. H. Parker and his brother-in-law Henry Barker. Completed in 1917, the building is known as the Cowboy Church. Since the early days of Barnhart, members of various Christian denominations have worshiped here together.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
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