Marker Inscription
This church was organized in 1897 by 26 charter members. The Reverend E. T. Jones served as the first pastor, conducting monthly worship services in the Roane School building. A church building was erected in 1901 on land donated by Sam Brooks and Zeb Burke. The congregation, which employed its first full-time pastor in 1948, supports community outreach programs and traditional activities for its members. Improvements to the church property were made over time to accommodate a growing membership. The church remains an integral part of the community. (1997)
About this site
Roane Baptist Church is a historical marker in Corsicana, Navarro County. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1772, -96.3793 near Corsicana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Conner Cemetery (historical marker), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wesley's Chapel Cemetery, Marvin's Chapel Cemetery, and Eden Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349011630. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
