St John Baptist Church - Missouri City, TX
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jhuoni
N 29° 33.140 W 095° 33.828
15R E 251581 N 3271924
Even though they have suffered many hardships, a deliberately set fire in 2006, termite damage, and a sinking building, the members of St. John Baptist Church continue to hold services in this historic building.
Waymark Code: WMVW2Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2017
Views: 1
A Texas Historical Marker on the property reads:
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
After the Civil War, former DeWalt Plantation slaves, led by Rev. Dave King, formed St. John Baptist Church (Colored) in 1869. In 1900, Anna Cartwright Roberts deeded two acres in the David Bright League to the church and County School District #19. In 1935, George L. Dew purchased the property and sold two acres in the William Stafford League to the church to relocate. In the 1960s, the church building was re-positioned to the opposite side of the property and enlarged with materials from the former school. A rear addition was built in the 1970s. A 2006 arson fire heavily damaged the property. The church has held Juneteenth picnics, celebrations, activities and continual services for the surrounding communities. (2016)
Date Built: 01/01/1935
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical marker
Service Times:
Sunday 9:00
Church Address:
6731 Oilfield Rd
Missouri City, TX USA
77459
Website: Not listed
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