Long Branch Baptist Church

Formally organized on July 16, 1885, the Long Branch Baptist Church held its first worship services in an old schoolhouse on land donated by R.B. Covington. The thirteen charter members were served by W.B. Cobb, the church's first minister, until August 1886. Missionary pastors continued to hold monthly services over the years. The congregation, which built its first sanctuary on this site in 1905-06, has provided significant service to the Long Branch Community and the surrounding area throughout its history. (1985)

Long Branch Baptist Church is a historical marker in Rising Star vicinity, Eastland County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Eastland County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.2248, -98.9035 near Rising Star vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Romney Lutheran Cemetery (historical marker), about 3.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, First Baptist Church in Carbon, and Carbon City Jail.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5133003120. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.