Scurry in Kaufman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By Rheba Bybee, July 10, 2016
1. Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. . Organized in 1860 during the Civil War era, this is one of the oldest active churches of Kaufman County. It was originally located at Mt. Olive Cemetery (1.5 mi. W) in a one-room log cabin which was also used for a school. The Rev. E. S. Colthorp served as the first pastor. The congregation moved here in 1896 to the growing railroad town of Scurry. The first building at this site, on land donated by D. L. Ford, was shared with other denominations and a school. A 2-story structure was built in 1918 and the present sanctuary was completed in 1968.
Organized in 1860 during the Civil War era, this is one of the oldest active churches of Kaufman County. It was originally located at Mt. Olive Cemetery (1.5 mi. W) in a one-room log cabin which was also used for a school. The Rev. E. S. Colthorp served as the first pastor. The congregation moved here in 1896 to the growing railroad town of Scurry. The first building at this site, on land donated by D. L. Ford, was shared with other denominations and a school. A 2-story structure was built in 1918 and the present sanctuary was completed in 1968.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8538.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 31.171′ N, 96° 22.927′ W. Marker is in Scurry, Texas, in Kaufman County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 148 and County Route 4091, on the left when traveling west on Route 148. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8795 S FM 148, Scurry TX 75158, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2016, by Rheba Bybee of Seagoville, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
