King Baptist Church

This church traces its history to 1875, when a Baptist congregation organized and held worship services in the Stringtown log schoolhouse. Baptism services were conducted at Cowhouse Creek. In 1880 Monroe and Mary Puett deeded two acres of land to the Baptist Church. A new sanctuary was built in 1901 using volunteer labor. In the 1930's the church changed its name to King Baptist Church. Weekly services began in 1951. Church members built a new sanctuary and educational facilities in 1974. The church has served the area for more than 120 years. (1997)

King Baptist Church is a historical marker in King, Coryell County, dedicated in 1997. It is one of 44 historical markers documented in Coryell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 120 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.3811, -97.9121 near King. The nearest cataloged historic site is King Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Union Valley Cemetery, Hemmeline Cemetery, and Slater Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5099002942. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.