Early Church
On land given March 8, 1845, by John C. Caskey for cemetery and meeting house. Originally 2-story, the native stone structure is believed to have been built before 1855, financed by J. W. Atkinson and Dr. O. Benedict. in that era it housed a school, Baptist and Methodist worship services, and Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges. It was purchased in 1924 by Primitive Baptists and reduced to one story in an extensive remodeling in 1950. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
30.8382° N, 97.7893° W
Where to Find It
Primitive Baptist Church, Suttles Street, next to Florence Cemetery, Florence
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi NW First United Methodist Church of Florence Florence
- 0.4 mi NW First Baptist Church of Florence Florence
- 0.8 mi NW Florence Church of Christ Florence
- 3 mi NE Lawler Community Florence
- 5.4 mi SW Andice Baptist Church Andice
- 7 mi S Rocky Hollow Cemetery Andice