Abbott in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Abbott Baptist Church

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

1. Abbott Baptist Church Marker

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Organized in 1876 as the Liberty Grove Baptist Church by 13 founding members, this congregation met in the Liberty Grove Schoolhouse 2 miles south of here. Renamed the Abbott Baptist Church in 1879, the church moved to Abbott in 1885. Services were held in the Methodist Church until 1892 when a Baptist Sanctuary was erected. Additions to the facilities were made in 1923 and in 1949 as the membership grew. The church has maintained active community outreach and foreign missionary programs, and has been an integral part of the community for more than 120 years.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 66.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 31° 53.093′ N, 97° 4.285′ W. Marker is in Abbott, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on S. Borden near Walnut Street (Farm to Market Road 1242), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbott TX 76621, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Abbott United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this

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Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

2. Abbott Baptist Church and Marker

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marker); Abbott (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abbott Schools (approx. 0.3 miles away); L.C. McKamie (approx. 0.3 miles away); Czech Settlers in Hill County (approx. half a mile away); West Brethren Church (approx. 5.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of West (approx. 5.6 miles away); Kerby Community (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abbott.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.