Boxelder near Annona in Red River County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Salem Baptist Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026
1. Salem Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Salem Baptist Church. . In 1856, the Rev. Thomas Wilson Anderson (1815-1890) organized Salem Baptist Church with twelve charter members. The first church building was located northeast of Boxelder; by 1871, the congregation had moved to this location. By 1918, the church had a two-story structure and the local Woodmen of the World chapter met on the upper floor. The congregation built the current structure in 1945. From its early years, the church served as the focal point of the rural Boxelder community. Members have ministered to the sick and needy of the area, and have also focused on missions. Today, Salem Baptist Church continues to be a spiritual leader in Boxelder.
In 1856, the Rev. Thomas Wilson Anderson (1815-1890) organized Salem Baptist Church with twelve charter members. The first church building was located northeast of Boxelder; by 1871, the congregation had moved to this location. By 1918, the church had a two-story structure and the local Woodmen of the World chapter met on the upper floor. The congregation built the current structure in 1945. From its early years, the church served as the focal point of the rural Boxelder community. Members have ministered to the sick and needy of the area, and have also focused on missions. Today, Salem Baptist Church continues to be a spiritual leader in
Boxelder.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15993.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 33° 28.556′ N, 94° 52.918′ W. Marker is near Annona, Texas, in Red River County. It is in Boxelder. It is at the intersection of County Road 4623 and Farm to Market 412, on the right when traveling east on County Road 4623. Maker is affixed to the church's marquee sign. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Co Rd 4623, Annona TX 75550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026
2. Salem Baptist Church Marker
Marker is mounted on the church's brick marquee to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
