Thanks George, I knew about the Methodist church (1857). The Austin Baptist church founded about 1834 is also said to have served as a hospital for both sides during the war (Confederates- 1862 and early 1863), (Union- late 1863 and 1864). The Baptist church was and is about two blocks from the Methodist church. The Stagecoach Road (Little Rock & Searcy Road) ran through the Baptist church grounds. An estimated 250 year old white oak tree still stands next to where the original church sat. Only old members of the Baptist church have mentioned and most have since passed, that the church once served as a hospital to both sides during the War. So I'm really looking for sources on the Baptist church serving as a hospital during the war. I know there're sources that Confederate soldiers died at a (church) hospital at Austin, Arkansas, but doesn't say whether it was the Methodist or Baptist church. I'm working on a historic tour and program for the Austin area this late spring or early summer and would like to put this "hospital issue" to rest. I know some people reading this may say this seems very minor, but to the display and walking tour it's a "Biggie".