The historic Independence Baptist Church, organized in 1839, is the third
oldest Baptist church in Texas. Sam Houston was converted here in 1854 and
baptized by Dr. R. C. Burleson. The present building was erected in 1872. The
church building and nearby museum house many artifacts dating to before the
Civil War. Mrs. Sam Houston and her mother, Nancy Moffette Lea, longtime members
of the church, are buried within the sound of the historic bell, just across the
street from the churchyard. Old records, family information and local travel
information are available. Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. 10405 F.M. 50, at F.M.
390. 979/836-5117.
City: Independence
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
