Near Lufkin in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Redland Baptist Church
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, February 1, 2010
1. Redland Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Redland Baptist Church. . Liberty Baptist Church, established in the Redland community in 1859, became Redland Baptist Church after reorganizing in 1895. Worship services were held in a local schoolhouse until 1924 when the congregation built its first sanctuary. A new church building was erected in 1939, and in 1942 the first full-time pastor was called. Growth in church membership resulted in the construction of new facilities in 1960 and a larger sanctuary at this site in 1976. Redland Baptist serves the community with a variety of programs and supports a wide range of missionary work.
Liberty Baptist Church, established in the Redland community in 1859, became Redland Baptist Church after reorganizing in 1895. Worship services were held in a local schoolhouse until 1924 when the congregation built its first sanctuary. A new church building was erected in 1939, and in 1942 the first full-time pastor was called. Growth in church membership resulted in the construction of new facilities in 1960 and a larger sanctuary at this site in 1976. Redland Baptist serves the community with a variety of programs and supports a wide range of missionary work.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8719.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 31° 24.502′ N, 94° 43.331′ W. Marker is near Lufkin, Texas, in Angelina County. Marker is at the intersection of Redland Church Road and U.S. 59, on the left when traveling north on Redland Church Road. Marker is located next to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 Redland Church Road, Lufkin TX 75901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,583 times since then and 69 times this year. Last updated on March 10, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
