Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 5, 2021
1. Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker
In 1875 a group of black pioneers from the White Rock Community in Dallas moved to Denton County and named their settlement Freedman Town. Worship services, prayer groups, and Bible meetings were held in private homes. A minister among them, the Rev. M. P. Lambert, served the settlers until the Rev. J. B. Goins came in 1876 to organize the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church. There were eighteen charter members in the congregation. The fellowship has provided significant service and leadership to the community and is an important part of the religious heritage of Denton County.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4442.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 33° 12.917′ N, 97° 7.185′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It is at the intersection of East Oak Street and North Crawford Street, on the left when traveling east on East Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 E Oak Street, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Frederick Douglas Moore (approx. half a mile away);
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Regarding Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church. This historical church is currently under going extensive renovations.
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 5, 2021
2. Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church
This church is currently undergoing extensive renovations. The marker is further to the right of the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
