Boswell Baptist Church
Historical Marker Text
On Nov. 26, 1881, nine residents of the rural
Boswell community met in a log schoolhouse (.25 mi. S) to organize this
Baptist church. The Rev. T. E. King served as the first pastor and
services were held in the schoolhouse until 1883. That year a frame
chapel was built here on land donated by Phillip J. Ellisor. The Boswell
Baptist Church was the center of community activity for many years, but
declined after World War II. Although the congregation disbanded in
1950, the site is still used for an annual homecoming. Many prominent
preachers and church leaders served here.
Location:
From New Waverly take FM 1375 E approximately
8 miles to (T) dirt road (turn right); go SE at (T) approximately 1.3
miles to church and cemetery.
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