Black Oak Baptist Church - Black Oak, TX
N 32° 58.317 W 095° 25.898
15S E 272746 N 3650802
Opened in 1909, the Black Oak Baptist Church is located at 14440 FM 69 South, Black Oak, TX, not far from Como, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPZ6N
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2015
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A Texas Historical Marker here provides some background:
Named for the black oak trees surrounding it, the Black Oak community was settled in the 1850s by recipients of government land grants. By 1854 a post office had been established, and a log building had been constructed for use as a community church and school. In its early years, Black Oak had a gin, hardwood sawmill, and grocery store.
In 1856 Elders John J.D. Davis and Daniel Ramsey helped organize a Baptist congregation. The eight charter members-- H.W. Townsend, Stephen Bullock, Canter Irby, Rebecka Jane Byrd, Amanda Ford, F.M. Ford, Penelpe Floyd, and Malindy Bullock-- elected Davis as their first pastor.
Throughout its history, Black Oak Baptist Church has been a focal point of the community. Early settlers David and Rebecca Attaway donated one acre of land for use of the church in 1859. Additional land was purchased in 1885 and in 1910. The current sanctuary replaced the original log building in 1909.
The Black Oak Cemetery, located adjacent to the church building, long has been associated with this congregation. The oldest marked grave, that of Ava Oliver, is dated 1857.
Many descendants of the early day founders of the Black Oak community are active in the Black Oak Baptist Church congregation today.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1909
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
14440 FM 69 South
Black Oak (Como), TX USA
75431
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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