Gilliam in Caddo Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Linda Lay Memorial

Baptist Church

— Historic Site —

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

1. Linda Lay Memorial Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized June 6, 1919, with 12 charter members, and named in honor of Mrs. Linda Lay who had been instrumental in the development of the spiritual life in the town. Constructed in 1920, dedication of the building was held on August 14, 1921. The first pastor was the Rev. J.T. King.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 32° 49.52′ N, 93° 50.671′ W. Marker is in Gilliam, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. It is on Louisiana Route 3049 south of Sartor Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gilliam LA 71029, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in North Louisiana.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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 the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: TS&N/T&P Railroad (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Gilliam (about 700 feet away); Caddo Prairie Crossroads (about 700 feet away); Gilliam Louisiana (about 700 feet away); Gilliam United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reuben Thom Douglas Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Justice Chapel Baptist Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Lynn Plantation (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilliam.

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Photographed by Jason Armstrong, March 13, 2021

2. Linda Lay Memorial Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.