Mingus in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mingus Baptist Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 8, 2016
1. Mingus Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mingus Baptist Church. . Area Baptists trace their history to 1891, when the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church congregation was organized with 14 charter members. Originally named for the rural schoolhouse where early worship services were held, the congregation was renamed Mingus Baptist Church in 1900. In 1905, Guy B. and Lucile Wilson deeded this property to the congregation for religious purposes, and services have been held at this site continually since 1906. Active in missionary programs, the congregation continues to play an important role in the religious life of Mingus.
Area Baptists trace their history to 1891, when the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church congregation was organized with 14 charter members. Originally named for the rural schoolhouse where early worship services were held, the congregation was renamed Mingus Baptist Church in 1900. In 1905, Guy B. and Lucile Wilson deeded this property to the congregation for religious purposes, and services have been held at this site continually since 1906. Active in missionary programs, the congregation continues to play an important role in the religious life of Mingus.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3395.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 32° 32.811′ N, 98° 25.381′ W. Marker is in Mingus, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. Marker is at the intersection of Patrick Street and W. Pecan Street, on the left when traveling north on Patrick Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mingus TX 76463, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
