New London in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
London Baptist Church
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023
1. London Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
London Baptist Church traces its history to 1856. By 1857 church members shared meeting facilities with the Odd Fellows Lodge in a jointly owned building located on the stagecoach route from Henderson to Waco. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1877. In 1897 a new building was constructed near the same location. When oil was discovered in the area in 1930, London became a boom town and the church prospered, as well. Throughout its history, London Baptist Church has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs.
London Baptist Church traces its history to 1856. By 1857 church members shared meeting facilities with the Odd Fellows Lodge in a jointly owned building located on the stagecoach route from Henderson to Waco. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1877. In 1897 a new building was constructed near the same location. When oil was discovered in the area in 1930, London became a boom town and the church prospered, as well. Throughout its history, London Baptist Church has served the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11009.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 14.25′ N, 94° 56.513′ W. Marker is in New London, Texas, in Rusk County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Texas Route 42) and Hall Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10855 Main Street, New London TX 75682, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New London School Explosion (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Joiner No. 3 Daisy Bradford (approx. 4.2
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
