Near Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Union Hill Church

Photographed by James Hulse, March 31, 2022

1. Union Hill Church Marker

Inscription. In 1872, W.L. Holloway donated a tract of land to the Bath Community. A small building on the land served as school and sanctuary for area residents who established Union Hill Church that same year. The congregation's first trustees were Martin Palmer, Jr., Jackson Wells, Jr. and Frank Arnold. Significant pastors were the Rev. Elisha Day and his son, the Rev. Robert E. Day. During one of Robert Day's sermons, a possum reportedly walked into the sanctuary giving the community its locally known name of Possum Walk. Pastors from several denominations have served the church, which remains active, and the building, renovated over the years, continues to serve the community as a place for meetings and worship.

Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13718.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 30° 35.959′ N, 95° 37.529′ W. Marker is near Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. It is on Possum Walk Road (Farm to Market Road 1374) 1.1 miles west of County Highway 215, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5105 Possum Walk Road, Huntsville TX 77340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bath Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Martha's Chapel (approx. 3½ miles away); East Sandy Community (approx. 3.8 miles away); Ebenezer Baptist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Sam Houston Industrial and Training School (approx. 6.9 miles away); Ebenezer Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Sam Houston (approx. 8.1 miles away); Pool's Cemetery (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Also see . . . Bath, TX.

Bath, originally called Possum Walk, was a community on Farm Road 1374 eight miles west of Interstate Highway 45 in southwestern Walker County. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on April 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Union Hill Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 31, 2022

2. The Union Hill Church and Marker

The view of the Union Hill Church and Marker from the parking area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 31, 2022

3. The view of the Union Hill Church and Marker from the parking area

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.