Martin Church of Goforth

Historical marker location:

Buda, Texas

( from IH-35, Buda, take FM 2001 E approx. 4.5 miles to CR 157; turn onto CR 157 and then take immediate turn onto Martin Church Rd.; then go approx. .2 mi.)

Marker installed: 1981

This church was started in 1874 to serve the pioneer settlers of the cotton-producing area around the Goforth community. Worship services were conducted for members representing various denominations. Land at this site was deeded to the church in 1901 by Joseph Martin (1828-1905), his wife Susan (1842-1907), and

T. J. (1839-1905) and Matilda Warwick (1837-1904). For years the facility was used for a community Christmas Eve celebration. Weekly services were discontinued in 1945 after the population of Goforth declined, but an annual homecoming is held here each June.

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