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will appear In the next edition of the Guide to Official Texaa Historical Markers In order to stimulate tourist travel In this area, to arouse interest in historical tours, and to acquaint people of Hopkins County with their unique heritage.The marker will carry the following description:“In the 1850s, Disciples in the pioneer town of Bright Star, also known as The Sulphur Springs,' gathered for religious meetings at neighbors' homes and in avacant store. Two evangelists, the Rev.Charles Carlton and the Rev. J.M. Baird,organized this congregation in 1870.“Joseph Hooten, a church elder, acted as interim pastor until the arrival of thefirst full-time minister, the Rev. Lawrence W. Scott, who served 1871-70.“Shortly afterward, this fellowshippurchased, in partnership with the First Baptist Church, one-half interest in a frame building being vacated by the Methodists. The congregations worshipped on alternate Sundays.“The Disciples sold their share to the Baptists in IBM and constructed a separate church to accommodate the growing membership. This was a clapboard building in the Gothic style with a steep root, tall arched windows and a central bell tower and spire.“Under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Cephas Shelburne, a larger white brick sanctuary was completed in 1914. Classrooms were later annexed and a two* story house on a lot adjoining the church property was purchased for an education building. In 1962 a new sanctuary replaced the old church structure.”
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Sulphur Springs News Telegram
Sulphur Springs, Texas, US
Mon, Dec 19, 1977
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Roberta H.
USA 26 Mar 2020
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