Rusk, TX, United States
First Baptist Church of Rusk. The First Baptist Church of Rusk traces its history to 1853, when a small group of worshippers led by the Rev. John C. Woolam met in the home of Mrs. Nan C. Trimble to organize a congregation. Early worship services were held in a Union Church shared with the local Pres
byterian congregation. Located on Barron Street on land donated by Mrs. Joseph L. Hogg, the building housed the Baptist fellowship for almost forty years. In 1890 property was purchased on Fourth Stre
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