Bald Prairie Church of Christ
Organized in 1847, this fellowship worshiped with members of the Baptist church until the groups separated in 1849. A log structure served the 15 charter members of this congregation as a church and school. Elijah Rains (1813-1889) donated land for the church and community cemetery. The present building, erected during the 1880s, doubled as a school for over 20 years. It also served as a funeral chapel and social and cultural center for the community. The classrooms were added in 1940. Descendants of early members still worship here.
31.2216° N, 96.4325° W
Where to Find It
FM 979 and FM 2096
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Bald Prairie Cemetery Bald Prairie
- 2.1 mi N Isaac Phillip Stem Bald Prairie
- 2.9 mi NE Thompson Cemetery Bald Prairie
- 5.2 mi NW James Alfred Head Kosse
- 5.2 mi NW James Alfred Head Kosse
- 5.2 mi NW Ebenezer Baptist Church and Cemetery Kosse