Blanconia (Old N2) Church
The first Baptist church in Refugio County was organized on April 22, 1855, and met in the Doughty Schoolhouse near Refugio. In 1865, the first sanctuary was erected (5 mi.W) and named for the cattle brand of member and benefactor N. R. McDaniel. the Blanco Baptist Association was organized at the "N2" Church in 1873. In 1888 the fellowship moved to Blanconia where the first sanctuary on this site was built in 1891. One of the oldest Baptist churches in South Texas, Blanconia Church served as a nucleus for growth of area churches and has ordained several pastors. (1985)
28.4004° N, 97.4115° W
Where to Find It
SH 202 east from Beeville to FM 2441, then north about 0.8 miles to Blanconia community
Nearby Markers
- 10.4 mi SE Mount Calvary Cemetery Refugio
- 10.4 mi SE King's Men Monument Refugio
- 10.4 mi SE Home County of Texas Confederate Colonel A.M. Hobby Refugio
- 10.4 mi SE John and Virginia Linney House Refugio
- 10.9 mi SE Site of the Home of Captain Ira Westover Refugio
- 10.9 mi SE Urrea Oaks Refugio