Bald Prairie, TX, United States
Bald Prairie Church of Christ. Organized in 1847, this fellowship worshiped with members of the Baptist church until the groups separated in 1849. A log structure served the 15 charter members of this congregation as a church and school. Elijah Rains (1813-1889) donated land for the church and commu
nity cemetery. The present building, erected during the 1880s, doubled as a school for over 20 years. It also served as a funeral chapel and social and cultural center for the community. The classroom
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 23034 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off