Manor in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Union Lee Baptist Church
Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
1. Union Lee Baptist Church Marker
According to oral tradition, this congregation began meeting together for outdoor worship services in 1874. In 1884, Leonard Eck donated land, the B.J. Lee family gave a building, and the church was formally organized with the Rev. Anthony Winn as pastor. In 1916, after several decades of growth, the congregation moved to this property, donated by M.M. and Josephine Mitchell and G.A. Mitchell. In 1928-1929, a Rosenwald school was built on the northwest corner of the church’s acreage to serve students in this rural part of Travis County. Throughout its history, Union Lee Missionary Baptist Church has carried out ministries of education and community assistance and remains an important part of the area’s cultural heritage.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12587.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Rosenwald Schools series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 30° 15.36′ N, 97° 28.884′ W. Marker is in Manor, Texas, in Travis County. Marker is at the intersection of Blake Manor Road and Union Lee Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Blake Manor Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manor TX 78653, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
2. Union Lee Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,428 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
