Plano in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Liberty Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, December 26, 2024

1. Liberty Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Settlers met for worship in Henry Cook's remote log cabin known as "Lonesome House". Liberty Baptist Church was formed on Feb. 16, 1850. Elder Eli Witt served until 1856 as the first pastor. In a few years the congregation built a log meetinghouse, on this land which belonged to J.F Purcell. In 1885 a new white frame structure was erected. The following year Purcell deeded this one-acre tract to the fellowship. This brick structure was erected in 1976. Liberty Baptist Church is the oldest Baptist congregation in continuous service in Collin County.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6174.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1850.

Location. 33° 1.672′ N, 96° 49.057′ W. Marker is in Plano, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of West Park Boulevard and Plantation Ln, on the right when traveling west on West Park Boulevard. The marker is located the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5701 W Park Blvd, Plano TX 75093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Baptist Church, Hebron (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Frankford Church

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Frankford (approx. 2.7 miles away); First Baptist Church of Renner (approx. 3.2 miles away); Black Cutter (approx. 3½ miles away); Texas Longhorn (approx. 3½ miles away); Baccus Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); a different marker also named Baccus Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plano.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 26, 2024

2. Liberty Baptist Church Marker

The view of the marker along the street.

The Liberty Baptist Church and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 26, 2024

3. The Liberty Baptist Church and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.