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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Potranco Realty 492107

Barksdale TX Baptist ChurchInspiration is to stimulate the mind of emotions to a high level of feelings. Today my Sunday inspiration is to appreciate a little rock church in Barksdale Texas where I spent many fond memories.
Over the years this little church has withstood many community services. The growing congregation finally out grew the little building and built a larger church next door. When talk of the church being torn down to make room for additional parking the community pulled together to save Barksdale Historic building.

The Barksdale Baptist Church became the first Baptist church in the community in 1883 with a membership of nineteen. Traditionally, baptisms have been held at the nearby Nueces River Crossing. A frame sanctuary on this site served the needs of the church from 1906 until it was replaced by this structure in 1943. H.L. Wood of Barksdale began construction of the building, which was completed by congregation members. The rectangular plan, front-gabled church with covered entry features a native stone veneer, exposed rafter ends and double-hung wood windows. An original bell tower was later removed. Barksdale Baptist Church was recorded as a Texas Historic Landmark in 2008 #14896.

Inspiration can be found everywhere just open your eyes and let your emotions and feelings explore the possibilities. Have a beautiful Day....

Comments (25)

Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Bob, I think it's great that you not only have so many fond memories from the Barksdale Baptist Church but, that the community got together to save and make it an historic site. You can enjoy it each time you walk or drive by. Happy Sunday!

Nov 16, 2013 10:32 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Interesting history. Thanks for telling us about the Barksdale Baptist Church.

When I was young, my family went to the Cradock Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA. I really do not know the history before the early 40's.

Nov 16, 2013 10:54 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Very nice story Bob. I am sure many memories are attached.

Nov 16, 2013 11:07 PM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

When the heart is affected change happens. When you add God into it a relationship becomes more than words but real! I am very pleased to hear that happened for you as that is awesome

Nov 17, 2013 12:19 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Bob,

What a lovely local post - thank you for sharing the Barksdale Baptist Church with us all!  Wishing you and yours a very Blessed Sunday!

Nov 17, 2013 01:11 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
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Amanda, happy Sunday to you also...

Roy, thanks for dropping by and glad to hear you story of your church

Thanks Noah for commenting..

David, thank you sir I appreciate the comment.

Lisa, wishing a blessed Sunday back at you.

Nov 17, 2013 01:37 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bob,

What a lovely story of your church, and so delighted it brings you inspiration.  We all benefit from inspiration. A

Nov 17, 2013 01:58 AM
Rosie Crow
Serving Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City - Sugar Land, TX
Exceeding Expectations. Delivering Results
Thanks for this inspirational post! Time to be inspired on this beautiful Sunday!
Nov 17, 2013 02:54 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Bob -- what a nice history lesson.   It's nice to find a place that inspires us.   

Nov 17, 2013 03:16 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Great local history post, Bob. Always nice to see historical buildings that are still with us.

Nov 17, 2013 03:19 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Bob-I've travelled throughout Texas and the two building types that seem to have the greatest staying power are churches and county courthouses. In theory they both represent honesty, truth, and fairness.

Nov 17, 2013 03:48 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
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Thanks Alexandra/Ron for your nice comment 

Rosie, your so kind to comment....thanks

Michael, glad you enjoyed and commented on my Sunday history lesson.

Toni, the picture doesn't do this little church justice, it's a very adorable building

Wayne, I would have to agree with you sir....

Nov 17, 2013 05:06 AM
Andrew Payne Realtor® Richmond VA Homes For Sale~804-938-5257~
Piedmont Real Estate - Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA, Real Estate, SRES®, NAR Green

Bob, thanks for sharing a very interesting history about this church.  It's amazing how small churches sometimes are, and they still flourish!

Nov 17, 2013 08:01 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
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Hello Andrew, thank you sir for taking time to comment and yes it is amazing how small churches still flourish with glory especially through the memories of it's past parishioners.

Nov 17, 2013 08:29 AM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Bob:

 

Great post, hope you had a great weekend. Enjoy the week ahead. 

Nov 17, 2013 10:43 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Bob I go to a small Church, and it has many special memories for me so your story hits home on many levels.

Nov 17, 2013 11:56 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836
Congratulations to the Barksdale Baptist Church community in their work and appreciation in the value of preserving their history. It seems European countries understand value in their historic treasures better than we in the United States.
Nov 17, 2013 02:59 PM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
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Alan, thank you sir...

George, there's some kind of spiritual feeling for me in smaller churches probably because I spent most of childhood in a small church.

Jane, thank you and I appreciate your kind comments.

Nov 17, 2013 09:00 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Bob, Last year this time I was doing my church series. I enjoy learning about these buildings and the congregations.

Nov 17, 2013 10:18 PM
Jimmy Faulkner
Florida. Homes Realty & Mortgage - Wantagh, NY
The Best Of St. Augustine
Any Church can be an inspiration and something old i truly a big inspiration. You can jut feel the walls talking and a feeling of Godliness. It is something we are missing in this country and that is why the Muslims are growing and we are dwindling. We may even lose our country since it has been said that we are not a Christian nation.
Nov 18, 2013 12:50 PM