Near Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Round Grove Baptist Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026

1. Round Grove Baptist Church Marker

Inscription.
First church in western Erath County. Organized by the Rev. R. D. Ross in 1871 with 16 charter members. Had first Sunday school reported in county, 1872. Original church of logs and rough native lumber was built on site given by Ross family; rebuilt 1938.

Erected 1972 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4360.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 32° 8.521′ N, 98° 27.625′ W. Marker is near Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. It is on County Road 354 0.6 miles south of County Road 352, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1254 Co Rd 354, Dublin TX 76446, 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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

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least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cow Creek Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Frances Marie Sparks Brown (approx. 4.4 miles away); Old De Leon Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); William H. Pate (approx. 4.7 miles away); Community of Comyn-Theney (approx. 4.9 miles away); De Leon Peanut Company (approx. 4.9 miles away); Texas Central Railroad (approx. 5 miles away); Laura Valenta (approx. 5.1 miles away).

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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 6, 2026

2. Round Grove Baptist Church and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.