Believed to be the oldest union church in Texas where several denominations worshipped, the first Baptist service was held under a tree on the site in 1835. Present church was built in 1852. Protestant services were illegal in the early days of Texas.
Location:
Old Highway 35, Nacogdoches Texas
Other History nearby:
(San Augustine) Ezekiel W. Cullen Home
(Henderson) Gaston Museum
(Grass Valley) Gold Quartz Discovery Site
(Palestine) Howard House Museum
(Henderson) Howard-Dickinson House
(Jacksonville) Killough Monument
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01/10 Coming to The Nacogdoches area
Texas Shakespeare Festival Kilgore TX June27-July28 The Texas Shakespeare Festival employs high caliber actors, designers, and directors from throughout the nation.
Texas Renaissance Festival Plantersville TX October12-December1 Men and women decked out in the latest in 16th century Renaissance garb, jousting, juggling, dancing and feasting at the King's banquet hall.
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