Lancaster in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church
Photographed By Kayla Harper, July 6, 2020
1. St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church Marker
According to oral tradition, this congregation was organized in 1870 by the freed Blacks of the Lancaster community. Land for a church building was acquired in the late 1870s, during the pastorate of the Rev. Augustus Ferrin, but the sanctuary was not completed until about 1892. It was enlarged in 1905 to accommodate a growing membership. Descendants of many of the early members still worship here. As they continue to uphold the ideals and traditions of the founders.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6874.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 35.691′ N, 96° 44.89′ W. Marker is in Lancaster, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on North Lancaster Hutchins Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 N Lancaster Hutchins Road, Lancaster TX 75146, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rocky Crest School (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Lancaster (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church, U.S. of Lancaster (approx. 0.4 miles away); W. A. Strain Home (approx. half a mile away);
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Photographed By Kayla Harper, July 6, 2020
2. St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, July 6, 2020
3. St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
