Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mount Gilead Baptist Church
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, December 9, 2023
1. Mount Gilead Baptist Church Marker
Marker in new location
Inscription.
Mount Gilead Baptist Church. . 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.
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.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3491.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1919.
Location. 33° 34.269′ N, 101° 49.811′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. Marker is at the intersection of Fir Avenue and East 26th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fir Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2512 Fir Avenue, Lubbock TX 79404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on December 9, 2023, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. 2. submitted on May 10, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on December 9, 2023, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on May 10, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.