Historical Marker
Schulenburg Baptist Church
Historical marker location:
123 W. Avenue, Schulenburg, Texas
( Corner of N. Upton & Nelba Ave., Schulenburg.)
Marker installed: 1972
Organized about 1871 as High Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Lumber for first building was hauled by oxen to site 3 miles north of present location.
In 1873, a few months before railroad came through, leading to founding of Schulenburg, the structure was moved overland on rolling logs to this site.
During 1885-1913, several faiths shared sanctuary, using the name Union Church. It was reorganized in 1927 as First Baptist Church.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-- 1972.