Near Rockdale in Milam County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 1, 2020
1. Mount Zion Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mount Zion Baptist Church. . Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, organized in 1872 (4.5 mi. W), and Fellowship Baptist Church, formed about 1877 in Minerva (2 mi. N), merged in 1895 to form Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. N. J. Dyer served as first pastor. Services were held in a building relocated to two acres here in 1895. In 1941 membership expanded, a Women's Missionary Union was formed, and the church joined the Milam County Association. Over the years new facilities have been built, including a new sanctuary in 1982. The church continues to be active in missionary outreach and community educational programs.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, organized in 1872 (4.5 mi. W), and Fellowship Baptist Church, formed about 1877 in Minerva (2 mi. N), merged in 1895 to form Mount Zion Baptist Church. The Rev. N. J. Dyer served as first pastor. Services were held in a building relocated to two acres here in 1895. In 1941 membership expanded, a Women's Missionary Union was formed, and the church joined the Milam County Association. Over the years new facilities have been built, including a new sanctuary in 1982. The church continues to be active in missionary outreach and community educational programs.
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7991.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 30° 43.713′ N, 96° 59.375′ W. Marker is near Rockdale, Texas, in Milam County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 1712 and County Road 232A, on the right when traveling south on Highway 1712. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3739 FM 1712, Rockdale TX 76567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
