Avalon Missionary Baptist Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 32° 12.416 W 096° 47.494
14S E 708150 N 3565511
Texas Historical Marker commemorating the history and service of the Avalon Missionary Baptist Church, today the First Baptist Church of Avalon, at 209 Giles St, Avalon, TX.
Waymark Code: WMGPGF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
Views: 2

Marker Number: 7081

Marker Text:
Originally known as Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, this congregation was organized on July 6, 1879, by elders Josiah Leake and S.C. Talley and 16 charter members: J.C., Isabel, and Sarah Martin; W.L. Pierce; J.P. and M.F. Giles; William Hendricks; William and N.L. John; M.E. Ratliff; W.K. Yarbrough; R.F. and M.E. Lattner; M.C. Steward; Allice Godfrey; and Melvina Killey. Early worship services were held in the Muscrat School and under an arbor. A sanctuary was built in 1924-25. Sunday school facilities and a parsonage were added later. This church has served Avalon for over 100 years. (1988)


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