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

Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, August 4, 2019

1. Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1921, thirteen area residents, under the leadership of a Rev. Curry, organized a congregation, originally known as First Missionary Baptist Church. This was the first church in the newly established Hockley City (now Levelland), and many early pioneers and leaders were members. Members completed a church building in 1926 at this location. The church's first ordained minister was B.E. Gunn, who also served as the town's first postmaster. Since its founding, members have been involved in missions. The church's rich history has also included activities such as maintaining a food pantry, preparing community meals and packing charity boxes for orphans.

Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14065.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 33° 35.309′ N, 102° 22.809′ W. Marker is in Levelland, Texas, in Hockley County. It is at the intersection of 5th Street and Avenue J, on the right when traveling west on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1009 5th Street, Levelland TX 79336, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: City of Levelland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Quanah Parker Trail Marker (approx. half a mile away);

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City of Levelland Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hockley County Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Hockley County (approx. 5.3 miles away); The Spade Ranch (approx. 10 miles away); City of Sundown Cemetery (approx. 10.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Levelland.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First Oil Well in Hockley County (was approx. 12.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, August 4, 2019

2. Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.