Pollok in Angelina County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pollok Baptist Church

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, March 28, 2010

1. Pollok Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Founded as Warren Chapel Baptist Church in 1891, this congregation became known as Pollok Baptist Church in 1896. The first meeting place was shared by the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Land acquired in 1906 by the Baptists was the site of the first church building. Early baptisms were performed in the Angelina River. Services were held once or twice monthly until 1945 when the first full-time pastor was called. Fire destroyed three church buildings in 1932, 1955, and 1960; the congregation rebuilt each time and continues to serve the area.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8717.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 31° 26.85′ N, 94° 52.236′ W. Marker is in Pollok, Texas, in Angelina County. It is on State Highway 7 0.4 miles north of U.S. 69, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1053 Paul Townsend Road, Pollok TX 75969, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pollok Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Consolidated School (approx. 3.7 miles away); Gann Memorial Cemetery

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); Falvey Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Mt. Hope Cemetery (approx. 6.1 miles away); James H. Bowman (approx. 6.2 miles away); John Joseph Bowman (approx. 6.2 miles away); a different marker also named Mt. Hope Cemetery (approx. 7.9 miles away).

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Photographed by Steve Gustafson, March 28, 2010

2. Pollok Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,355 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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