Black plaque № 19904

Joaquin, TX, United States

Fellowship Baptist Church. One of the oldest Baptist churches in Texas. Founded by settlers who came by ferry across Sabine River as early as 1818. After a number of homes were built on hills near good springs of water, a church was considered essential. It is recorded that this one ministered to sp

iritual needs in Republic of Texas era. Congregation assembled by riding many miles, usually in farm wagons, and with baskets of food. Original log building, heated by 8-foot fireplace with mud chimne

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