Mount Carmel Center, Religious compound in Axtell, Texas.
Mount Carmel Center spans across a 941-acre property northeast of Waco, featuring administrative buildings and residential structures for its religious community members.
Founded in 1935 by Victor Houteff near Lake Waco, the center relocated to its current location in 1957 under Florence Houteff's leadership.
The center's name references the biblical Mount Carmel in Israel, reflecting the religious significance and spiritual foundation of the Branch Davidian movement.
The compound included self-sustaining facilities with farming areas, educational spaces, and communal living quarters for members of the religious group.
The site gained international attention during a 51-day federal siege in 1993, which concluded with a destructive fire that marked a significant moment in American history.
Location: Texas
Official opening: 1958
GPS coordinates: 31.59580,-96.98810
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
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