Giddings in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Paul Baptist Church
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 12, 2020
1. St. Paul Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Paul Baptist Church. . This congregation was organized in 1870 by ex-slaves Bob Bennett, James Collier, Andrew Jackson, Elijah Lewis, Alfred Williams, Steve Williams, Henry Wilson, and their families. They worshiped first in a residence provided by Alford Williams, then erected a sanctuary in an area known as "The Flat." One prominent early member was Matthew Gaines (1842-1900), a former slave who became a minister, state senator, and spokesman for civil rights. St. Paul Baptist Church moved to its present location in 1911. The congregation supports a variety of community service activities.
This congregation was organized in 1870 by ex-slaves Bob Bennett, James Collier, Andrew Jackson, Elijah Lewis, Alfred Williams, Steve Williams, Henry Wilson, and their families. They worshiped first in a residence provided by Alford Williams, then erected a sanctuary in an area known as "The Flat." One prominent early member was Matthew Gaines (1842-1900), a former slave who became a minister, state senator, and spokesman for civil rights. St. Paul Baptist Church moved to its present location in 1911. The congregation supports a variety of community service activities.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8174.)
Location. 30° 11.01′ N, 96° 56.737′ W. Marker is in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hempstead Street and South Dallas Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hempstead Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 887 W Hempstead St, Giddings TX 78942, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bethel Union Baptist Church (here, next to
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
