Historical MarkerShiloh Baptist Church
Crawford · McLennan County · Dedicated 1984 · THC Atlas #5309004680
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Marker Inscription
On May 17, 1884, five people gathered in Bellview Schoolhouse to organize Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. The congregation initially met only once a month, with meetings lasting two or three days. Most of the early pastoral leadership came from among the membership. The church has always been located along Hog Creek, meeting for a time in a brush arbor at Blue Hole. Many baptisms were held in the creek. The congregation took its present name in 1890 and moved to this location in 1892. The Sunday school program was started that year. (1984)
About this site
Shiloh Baptist Church is a historical marker in Crawford, McLennan County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5640, -97.3636 near Crawford. The nearest cataloged historic site is Willow Grove Community Cemetery (historical marker), about 3.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Evergreen Cemetery, Crawford Cemetery, and Crawford Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309004680. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
