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

New Era Missionary Baptist Church

Photographed By Stephen Bell, February 27, 2009

1. New Era Missionary Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized ca. 1886, this African American church is the oldest continuous congregation in Gautier. Twice destroyed by fire, the church was rebuilt at its present site in 1893. The New Era Missionary Baptist Church choir sang at the 1936 inauguration of Governor Hugh L. White in Jackson.

Erected 2007 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 year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 30° 23.132′ N, 88° 37.243′ W. Marker is in Gautier, Mississippi, in Jackson County. Marker is on U.S. 90, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 Highway 90, Gautier MS 39553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gautier School (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Gautier Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); The Old Place (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fernando Gautier and Sons Sawmill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Creosote Works (approx. 0.7 miles away); Twelve Oaks (approx. ¾ mile away); McRae Family Cemetery

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Gautier Beachfront Historic District (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gautier.

Photographed By Stephen Bell, February 27, 2009

2. New Era Missionary Baptist Church Marker

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Photographed By Stephen Bell, February 27, 2009

3. New Era Missionary Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2009, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2009, by Stephen Bell of Biloxi, Mississippi. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.