Near Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Boswell Baptist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, August 21, 2021
1. Boswell Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Boswell Baptist Church. . On Nov. 26,1881, nine residents of the rural Boswell community met in a log schoolhouse (.25 mi. S) to organize this Baptist church. The Rev. T.E. King served as the first pastor and services were held in the schoolhouse until 1883. That year a frame chapel was built here on land donated by Phillip J. Ellisor. The Boswell Baptist Church was the center of community activity for many years, but declined after World War II. Although the congregation disbanded in 1950, the site is still used for an annual homecoming. Many prominent preachers and church leaders served here.
On Nov. 26,1881, nine residents of the rural Boswell community met in a log schoolhouse (.25 mi. S) to organize this Baptist church. The Rev. T.E. King served as the first pastor and services were held in the schoolhouse until 1883. That year a frame chapel was built here on land donated by Phillip J. Ellisor. The Boswell Baptist Church was the center of community activity for many years, but declined after World War II. Although the congregation disbanded in 1950, the site is still used for an annual homecoming. Many prominent preachers and church leaders served here.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8432.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 26, 1881.
Location. 30° 36.422′ N, 95° 22.675′ W. Marker is near Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of Four Notch Road and Hardy Bottom Road, on the right when traveling east on Four Notch Road. The marker is located on the west side of the church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. The view of the Boswell Baptist Church and Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
