Belhaven in Jackson in Hinds County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Mount Helm Baptist Church - Original Site

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 1, 2017

1. Mount Helm Baptist Church - Original Site Marker

Inscription. On January 8, 1868, Thomas E. and Mary Helm, prominent members of First Presbyterian Church, donated this plot of land to African-Americans who had worshipped in the basement of First Baptist Church from 1835 to 1867. Mount Helm was built here in 1868 and named in honor of the church's benefactors. The congregation remained here until 1952, when the church relocated to 300 East Church Street. Marion Dunbar served as the first pastor of Mount Helm.

Erected 2016 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1868.

Location. 32° 18.398′ N, 90° 11.063′ W. Marker is in Jackson, Mississippi, in Hinds County. It is in Belhaven. Marker is at the intersection of North Lamar Street and East Church Street, on the left when traveling north on North Lamar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 747 North Lamar Street, Jackson MS 39202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greenwood Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mt. Helm Baptist Church (about 300 feet away); Mississippi Governors Memorial

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Greenwood Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A. (about 600 feet away); Confederate Burial Ground (about 700 feet away); Smith Robertson School (about 700 feet away); U.S.S. Mississippi (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 1, 2017

2. Mount Helm Baptist Church - Original Site Marker

The current Mount Helm Baptist Church at 300 East Church Street mentioned on marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 22, 2018

3. The current Mount Helm Baptist Church at 300 East Church Street mentioned on marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on March 24, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.