Plantersville Baptist Church. Organized May, 1861, with Rev. N. T. Byars as pastor. Worship was in a schoolhouse until erection of this building, which was dedicated Aug. 4, 1872. Cost $2,701.73, paid in gold. Church bell came by oxcart from San Antonio. Building, including pews (hand-hewn), is in original state. Through years church has had two missions, Todd and Smith's Store, under its guidance. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 #8610