Mount Gilead Baptist Church
N 33° 34.267 W 101° 49.811
14S E 237291 N 3718193
Marker mounted on a marble monument in front of the church.
Waymark Code: WM12KT7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2020
Views: 1
Marker mounted on a marble monument in front of the church.
Marker Number: 3491
Marker Text:
The organizational meeting for this congregation was held in October 1917 by the Rev. A. Wilson. Although early problems plagued the Fellowship and many members left the church, a successful cotton harvest in September 1919 attracted more people to Lubbock, which helped increase membership in the church. Mt. Gilead has been host to the West Texas Association of Baptist Churches and has long promoted programs of music and evangelism. Believed to be Lubbock's oldest black congregation, Mt. Gilead maintains a significant role of leadership in the community.
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