Oakland Gospel Church - Ridgeway, TX
N 33° 12.709 W 095° 46.033
15S E 242077 N 3678181
The Oakland Gospel Church is at 7473 FM 2653, Ridgeway, TX, 12.7 miles from Sulphur Springs and 11.3 miles from Commerce.
Waymark Code: WMQB9R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2016
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The original congregation here was that of the Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which dissolved in 2014, with most of the congregation joining Oakland Gospel Church here at that time. They are small enough that they lack an Internet presence, but the sign here indicates that they have Sunday worship at 11 AM. A 1979 Texas Historical Marker provides some history of the old Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church:
After the Civil War (1861-65), during the turbulence of Reconstruction, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Rising Star, Alabama, was burned. Members W.A. (Willis) (d. 1920) and Nannie Stewart sought a place where they could worship as they pleased. They came to Hopkins County in 1882 with their seven children and ex-slaves, Abraham and Chloe. Stewart bought 301 acres and built a two-room dogtrot house (3 mi. NW).
The family continued their custom of evening singing, prayer, and Bible study. Soon neighbors joined the services. In 1883 a circuit rider, the Rev. Felice Johnson, baptized Mollie Bagget in the Stewart home. When nine more converts joined in 1884, Stewart received permission for services to be held in Oakland School.
In 1896 Mrs. M.A. (Aunt Polly) Young gave this two-acre site for a church. Stewart and his uncle Frank Herman drew the plans and with community help erected this meetinghouse. The congregation continued to grow and Stewart served as church elder until his death.
During services in 1944 a fire started in the church loft and caused extensive damage. The fellowship repaired the structure and the Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church continues to serve the area.
Church Name: Oakland Gospel Church
Church In Use (even only just occassionally): yes
Date Church Built: 1896
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