Montgomery in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Montgomery Baptist Church Building

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 13, 2019

1. Montgomery Baptist Church Building Marker

Inscription. Baptists in Montgomery organized a fellowship in 1850 and purchased land at this site the same year. In 1853, the Rev. Thomas Chilton became the church's first full-time pastor. This vernacular Gothic revival sanctuary was constructed in 1902, during the pastorate of O. P. Stark, who is said to have designed the building himself. A 1918 storm destroyed the upper part of the steeple, and an education wing was added in the 1940s. The congregation met here for worship until 1979.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7889.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 30° 23.381′ N, 95° 41.844′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Texas, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Pond Street and Caroline Street, on the right when traveling south on Pond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Pond Street, Montgomery TX 77356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan

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Area.

It is also on the American Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Montgomery United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis Law Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Methodist Churchyard (about 300 feet away); N. H. Davis Cottage (about 300 feet away); Reuben Jonathan Palmer (about 300 feet away); Lake Creek Settlement (about 300 feet away); First State Bank (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Regarding Montgomery Baptist Church Building. The old Baptist Church building currently houses the Church of Christ in Montgomery.

Montgomery Baptist Church Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 13, 2019

2. Montgomery Baptist Church Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,024 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.