Near Hico in Hamilton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Olin Baptist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2021
1. Olin Baptist Church Marker
Founded in 1878 by five charter members, this church originally was named Kings Chapel. It was also known as Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and as Dry Fork Church. The church deacons purchased land at this site in 1899, and when a post office for the community was granted under the name Olin, the church was renamed Olin Baptist Church. Serving the community for well over a century, this church has offered a variety of worship and educational programs and has supported both domestic and foreign missionary endeavors.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3847.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 31° 52.723′ N, 98° 6.39′ W. Marker is near Hico, Texas, in Hamilton County. It is on American Legion Memorial Highway (U.S. 281) 0.2 miles north of Farm to Market Road 219, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hico TX 76457, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hamilton County, C.S.A. (approx. 4.4 miles away); Old Hico (approx. 7.4 miles away); Fairy Cemetery (approx. 7.4 miles away); United Methodist Church of Fairy (approx. 7½ miles away); Martin's Gap (approx. 7½ miles away); First United Methodist Church of Hico (approx. 8.3 miles away); John Rankin Alford (approx. 8.3 miles away);
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2021
2. Olin Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 22, 2021
3. The view of the Olin Baptist Church from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,630 times since then and 243 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
