North Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Walnut Creek Baptist Church
Organized in Burdett schoolhouse in 1856 with 10 members. First pastor was the Rev. R.B. Burleson.
Stone for the original structure was quarried locally. Lumber was hauled by ox-wagons from Bastrop.
In early days, building served as schoolhouse.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 15435.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 30° 23.679′ N, 97° 40.858′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in North Austin. Marker can be reached from North Lamar Boulevard (State Highway 275) 0.2 miles south of Dillingham Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12200 N Lamar Boulevard, Austin TX 78753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 700 Year Old Live Oak (approx. 1.2 miles away); Oertli Dairy (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms (approx. 2.2 miles away); Aynesworth-Wright House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Waters Park (approx. 2.3 miles away); Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dessau (approx. 2˝ miles away); Fortress Home (approx. 2.7 miles away); St. Stephen’s Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
More about this marker. The marker is fastened to the back and top of the church sign. Its location can be hard to see as it blends in with the stone sign around it. There are no street signs directing visitors to this marker.
Also see . . . Historic Marker Application: Walnut Creek Baptist Church. Portal to Texas History crediting Texas Historical Commission. (Submitted on July 6, 2022, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on July 5, 2022, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2012, by D. Kevin Surbaugh of El Paso, Texas. 3. submitted on January 21, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 23, 2019, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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