Near Burton in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023
1. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. . Pioneer area settlers organized the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 1852 on land donated by James R. Hines. Early ministers included notable Baptist leaders from Old Baylor College at nearby Independence. The church building was dismantled and rebuilt in the new town of Burton on land donated by F.A. Rice and A. Groesbeck in 1882. At that time the congregation was renamed Burton Baptist Church. The sanctuary was rebuilt after being damaged in the 1900 Storm and on Feb. 18, 1983, was moved here to its original site. It now serves as a reminder of the area's rich pioneer heritage.
Pioneer area settlers organized the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 1852 on land donated by James R. Hines. Early ministers included notable Baptist leaders from Old Baylor College at nearby Independence. The church building was dismantled and rebuilt in the new town of Burton on land donated by F.A. Rice and A. Groesbeck in 1882. At that time the congregation was renamed Burton Baptist Church. The sanctuary was rebuilt after being damaged in the 1900 Storm and on Feb. 18, 1983, was moved here to its original site. It now serves as a reminder of the area's rich pioneer heritage.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8372.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1983.
Location. 30° 12.847′ N, 96° 34.643′ W. Marker is near Burton, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 1948, 0.1 miles north of La Bahia Trail, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located at the front entrance of church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burton TX 77835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mt. Zion Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of St. Paul-Rehburg School
4. A section of the Mt. Zion Cemetery next to the church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
