Near Doss in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 9, 2015
1. Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church. . Ten charter members constituted Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church in 1901, and Elder S.N. Redford served as pastor from 1901 until 1907. Services were held in homes and in the Squaw Creek School until 1911, when members began meeting in the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church building, which they purchased in 1924. New facilities were constructed over time to meet the congregation’s needs. A brush arbor at the rear of the property sheltered meetings of the Friendship Association of Primitive Baptists. Meetings began in 1963 on the third weekend in July. The Squaw Creek church continues to serve the Doss Valley and Primitive Baptists across the state.
Ten charter members constituted Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church in 1901, and Elder S.N. Redford served as pastor from 1901 until 1907. Services were held in homes and in the Squaw Creek School until 1911, when members began meeting in the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church building, which they purchased in 1924. New facilities were constructed over time to meet the congregation’s needs. A brush arbor at the rear of the property sheltered meetings of the Friendship Association of Primitive Baptists. Meetings began in 1963 on the third weekend in July. The Squaw Creek church continues to serve the Doss Valley and Primitive Baptists across the state.
Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12788.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 30° 26.669′ N, 99° 7.235′ W. Marker is near Doss, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is on Ranch to Market Road 648, 0.6 miles east of Ranch to Market Road 783, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Peter Lutheran Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lange's Mill (approx. 2.2
St. Peter Lutheran Church in the town of Doss is visible at a distance on the right side of the road
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 544 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
