Florence in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Early Church
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. Early Church Marker
On land given March 8, 1845, by John C. Caskey for cemetery and meeting house. Originally 2-story, the native stone structure is believed to have been built before 1855, financed by J. W. Atkinson and Dr. O. Benedict. In that era it housed a school, Baptist and Methodist worship services, and Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges. It was purchased in 1924 by Primitive Baptists and reduced to one story in an extensive remodeling in 1950.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9084.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1892.
Location. 30° 50.289′ N, 97° 47.362′ W. Marker is in Florence, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on Suttles Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence TX 76527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First United Methodist Church of Florence (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Florence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lawler Community (approx. 3 miles away); Andice Baptist Church (approx. 5˝ miles away); Prairie View Cemetery (approx. 7.4
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Also see . . . Early Church. Williamson County Texas History website entry (Submitted on September 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson
2. Early Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,166 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on October 22, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
