Mertens in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mertens Baptist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 15, 2012
1. Mertens Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mertens Baptist Church. . On June 14, 1884, a small group of Baptists, led by W. J. Priddy, D. P. Sanders, and J. C. Osborne, met to organize a Baptist church. Originally known as Richland Baptist Church, the congregation worshiped in the Richland School until 1892, when they moved a few miles northwest to the town of Mertens. Now known as Mertens Baptist Church, the membership has grown and expanded its facilities over the years. Throughout its history the congregation has provided significant service and leadership to the residents of this part of Hill County.
On June 14, 1884, a small group of Baptists, led by W. J. Priddy, D. P. Sanders, and J. C. Osborne, met to organize a Baptist church. Originally known as Richland Baptist Church, the congregation worshiped in the Richland School until 1892, when they moved a few miles northwest to the town of Mertens. Now known as Mertens Baptist Church, the membership has grown and expanded its facilities over the years. Throughout its history the congregation has provided significant service and leadership to the residents of this part of Hill County.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3349.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1856.
Location. 32° 3.547′ N, 96° 53.749′ W. Marker is in Mertens, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on State Highway 22 near Stroud Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mertens TX 76666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Mertens Baptist Church Marker, looking east along Texas Highway 22
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.