Glen Rose in Somervell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mineral Springs Primitive Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

1. Mineral Springs Primitive Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. On Sunday, May 30, 1886, Elder Wilson Hufner and W.L. Rogers founded this church in nearby Post Oak. Charter members were J.O. Soap, his wife, Rebecca and Mrs. Fannie May. The church first joined the Village Creek Association, but in 1899 joined 15 other area churches to form the Duffau Association, the largest Primitive Baptist Church Association in Texas. A church house built in Post Oak in 1906 was moved to this site ca. 1920. In 1948, the Roden family donated eight acres to the Duffau Association. Beginning in 1955, Elder Berley Welch and his wife, Treasure of Wichita Falls founded the Texas Youth Camp and held summer camps here. The present sanctuary was moved here in 1960. 175 Years of Texas Independence 1836-2011

Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17024.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1886.

Location. 32° 14.303′ N, 97° 45.918′ W. Marker is in Glen Rose, Texas, in Somervell County. It is on Hereford Street 0.1 miles north of Mockingbird Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the highway near the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1104 Hereford Street, Glen Rose TX 76043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dinosaur Tracks (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old County Jail (approx. 0.6 miles

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away); Ice House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Somervell County Courthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Somervell County Veterans (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dinosaur Footprint (approx. 0.6 miles away); Somervell County (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Barnards of the Brazos (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rose.

The view of the Mineral Springs Primitive Baptist Church Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

2. The view of the Mineral Springs Primitive Baptist Church Marker along the highway

The church behind the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 26, 2023

3. The church behind the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.