This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Independence splendor marks Baylor history site
The Independence area hosts the old Independence Baptist Church founded 1839 and the original Baylor University history. It notes the 1872 rock rebuilding, Sam Houston’s baptism site, and the university’s move to Waco in 1886 with female college relocation to Belton.
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Chhurch
Sam Houston
Rocky Creek
Baylor
Independence
University of College Rank
Baylor Female College
Baylor Preparatory School
Preparatory School
Ence
Waco
University of Waco
Baylor University
Belton
Texas
Female College
Baylor Historical Society
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
University of Dallas
Southwestern Medical School
Baylor Dental College
Dallas Evening School