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Old North Church


category : Historic Churches
Believed to be oldest union church in Texas; several denominations worshiped here. First was Baptist service held under a tree on the site in 1835. Present "new" church built in 1852. Protestant services were unlawful in Texas during church's early days. North of city off U.S. 59 on old Highway 35.


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Old North Church

Believed to be oldest union church in Texas; several denominations worshiped here. First was Baptist service held under a tre...