Pidcoke in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pidcoke Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2025

1. Pidcoke Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1884 as Harmony Baptist Church, this congregation began with four charter members. Early worship services were held in the local schoolhouse. A sanctuary, erected in 1907 was destroyed by fire two years later. A new church was built by 1911, and in 1916 the name was changed to Pidcoke Baptist Church. In 1934, a new sanctuary replaced the 1911 structure. Among the church's traditions are camp meetings and baptisms in Cow House Creek. Active in community projects, the congregation led in the restoration of Pidcoke Cemetery. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4014.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 31° 16.652′ N, 97° 53.369′ W. Marker is in Pidcoke, Texas, in Coryell County. It is on Farm to Market Road 116 south of County Road 142, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11125 FM116, Gatesville TX 76528, 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hemmeline Cemetery (approx. 9½ miles away); Bethel Heights Baptist Church (approx. 9.7 miles away); Mt. Hiram Lodge No. 595, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 10.2 miles away); Allin House (approx. 10½ miles away); First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove

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(approx. 10½ miles away); 1908 First Baptist Church Building (approx. 10½ miles away); Pearl Cemetery (approx. 12.2 miles away); Pearl School (approx. 12.2 miles away).

Pidcoke Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2025

2. Pidcoke Baptist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.