Near Coldspring in San Jacinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Liberty Hill Church & School
Photographed by James Hulse, July 11, 2020
1. The Liberty Hill Church & School Marker
The Liberty Hill Church was founded on October 6, 1897. This building was moved here from a site northwest of the present location in 1905. It served as both church and school until 1924. The Hayman Cemetery Association now maintains the building and grounds.
Erected by Hayman Cemetery Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1897.
Location. 30° 30.908′ N, 95° 8.651′ W. Marker is near Coldspring, Texas, in San Jacinto County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 2025 and Big Creek Scenic Road (County Highway 221), on the left when traveling north on Highway 2025. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coldspring TX 77331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Liberty Hill Fire Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Jacinto County (approx. 5 miles away); First Baptist Church of Coldspring (approx. 5.3 miles away); J. M. Hansbro's Law Office (approx. 5.4 miles away); Townsite of Coldspring (approx. 5.4 miles away); Governor George Tyler Wood (approx. 5.4 miles away); San Jacinto County Courthouse (approx. 5.4 miles away); Coldspring Methodist Church (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coldspring.
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Photographed by James Hulse, July 11, 2020
2. The Liberty Hill Church & School Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 11, 2020
3. The Liberty Hill Church & School building and grounds
Photographed by James Hulse, July 11, 2020
4. Hayman Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, July 11, 2020
5. The Hayman Cemetery and the Liberty Hill Church & School building
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 20, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
