1958 - Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church - Wichita Falls, TX
N 33° 54.821 W 098° 28.518
14S E 548504 N 3752710
Begun in 1958, the current sanctuary of the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church is located at 809 Harding Street, Wichita Falls, TX.
Waymark Code: WMVDWN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2017
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A 1984 Texas Historical Marker provides some history:
Founded in 1891 by the Rev. Mr. Thurston and twelve charter members, this congregation was the first to be organized on the east side of Wichita Falls. The fellowship met in the homes of the members until 1894, when a small frame building was erected. That structure and the one that subsequently was built on Pecan Street were destroyed by dynamite, but the congregation continued to worship together despite these setbacks and relocated to 401 Sullivan in 1912.
Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church experienced much growth in membership and expansion in programs and facilities during the 12-year pastorate of the Rev. E.J. McClendon (1876-1925). In 1928, under the leadership of the Rev. W.D. Davis, a new building was completed. It served the needs of the congregation until 1959, when the church moved to this site.
Throughout its history, Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church has played a vital role in providing service and leadership to Wichita Falls' Negro community. The congregation has produced a number of pastors from among its members and has been active in Christian education and missionary work.
An incise on the marker's base notes that the Rev. R.L. Castle, J.R., Pastor, 1942-1974, built this church.
Year of construction: 1958
Full inscription: Mt. Pleasant Missionary
Baptist Church
Organized A.D. 1890, Rebuilt A.D. 1958
R.L. Castle - Pastor
C.C. Settles - Clerk
J. Agers - Treas.
[Masonic Compass and Square]
M.W. St. Joseph Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.
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Deacons
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H. Williams #2
H. Thompson
D.P. Williams
G. Boone
J. Agers
E. Berry
D.H. Parish
S. English
M. Matthew
T.B. Bogan
H. Williams #1
M. Washington
I.A. Carter
E. Roberts
C.C. Settles
Ed Rentz
J.H. Johnson
B. Edward
Trustees
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I.A. Carter
D.H. Parish
W. Thompson
E. Roberts
J. Wellington
H. Thompson
T.B. Graham
J. Agers
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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