Historical Marker
Pilgrim Predestinarian Regular Baptist Church
Historical marker location:
Elkhart, Texas
( 0.5 mi. west of Elkhart on SH 294)
Marker installed: 1936
Organized in Illinois in 1833 by Daniel Parker. Members moved to Texas. First meeting in Stephen F. Austin's Colony, January 20, 1834.
Log church built December, 1839. Old graveyard adjoins. Present church fourth on same site. Continuous worship since 1834. Daniel Parker, Pastor 1833 - 1844.