Blanconia in Bee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Blanconia (Old N2) Church
Photographed By James Hulse, August 29, 2021
1. Blanconia (Old N2) Church Marker
Inscription.
Blanconia (Old N2) Church. . The First Baptist Church in Refugio County was organized on April 22, 1855 and met in the Doughty Schoolhouse near Refugio. In 1865, the first sanctuary was erected (5 Mi.W) and named for the cattle brand of member and benefactor N.R. McDaniel. The Blanco Baptist Association was organized at the "N2" church in 1873. In 1888 the fellowship moved to Blanconia where the first sanctuary on this site was built in 1891. One of the oldest Baptist churches in South Texas, Blanconia Church served as a nucleus for growth of area churches and has ordained several pastors.
The First Baptist Church in Refugio County was organized on April 22, 1855 and met in the Doughty Schoolhouse near Refugio. In 1865, the first sanctuary was erected (5 Mi.W) and named for the cattle brand of member and benefactor N.R. McDaniel. The Blanco Baptist Association was organized at the "N2" church in 1873. In 1888 the fellowship moved to Blanconia where the first sanctuary on this site was built in 1891. One of the oldest Baptist churches in South Texas, Blanconia Church served as a nucleus for growth of area churches and has ordained several pastors.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7123.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1855.
Location. 28° 24.024′ N, 97° 24.69′ W. Marker is in Blanconia, Texas, in Bee County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 2441, 0.8 miles north of State Highway 202, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beeville TX 78102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the Blanconia (Old N2) Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
