Bruceville in Bruceville-Eddy in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bruceville Baptist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023
1. Bruceville Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Bruceville Baptist Church. . This church was organized as Salem Baptist Church about 1870-71 in the town of Mastersville. Early worship services were held in the home of the minister, and in an arbor. The church name was changed in 1884 to Mastersville Baptist Church. The congregation moved 2 miles south to the new railroad town of Bruceville. In 1896 a sanctuary was built that stood until 1975 when a new church building was erected in its place. The church supports many outreach programs in the U.S. and in foreign nations, and has served the community for more than 125 years.
This church was organized as Salem Baptist Church about 1870-71 in the town of Mastersville. Early worship services were held in the home of the minister, and in an arbor. The church name was changed in 1884 to Mastersville Baptist Church. The congregation moved 2 miles south to the new railroad town of Bruceville. In 1896 a sanctuary was built that stood until 1975 when a new church building was erected in its place. The church supports many outreach programs in the U.S. and in foreign nations, and has served the community for more than 125 years.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 542.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 31° 19.312′ N, 97° 14.306′ W. Marker is in Bruceville-Eddy, Texas, in McLennan County. It is in Bruceville. Marker is at the intersection of Benton Street and Plum Street, on the left when traveling west on Benton Street. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Benton Street, Bruceville TX 76630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the Bruceville Baptist Church and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
