Masonic Lodge Hall and First Baptist Church
One of the first buildings constructed in Kildare; now the oldest existing one n town. Erected jointly 1878 by the Baptist Church and Jim's Bayou Lodge # 491 A.F. & A.M. Builders were Skillman and Bricker. In continuous use since 1878, structure is of heart cypress, selected for extreme durability. Although church moved in 1950's, building still serves as Lodge Hall and recreation facility. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 169
32.9444° N, 94.2493° W
Where to Find It
across from FM 125/FM 248 S junction in Kildate
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi SE Kildare Cemetery
- 3 mi S Whittaker Memorial Cemetery Kildare
- 6.2 mi SW Mount Zion Baptist Church of Christ Linden
- 7.3 mi SE Savannah Cemetery Jefferson
- 8.1 mi NW Cass County Courthouse Linden
- 8.2 mi N Cass County Linden