Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By Joe Lotz, August 5, 2021
1. St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Marker
St. Emmanuel began as the Second Baptist Church of Quakertown, an African American community within present Denton that existed from the mid-1880s until 1922. That year, the city held a bond election to buy all the community property to convert to park land. The church’s pastor at the time, the Rev. J.A. Ayers, was vocal about his opposition to the forced relocation and reportedly left town and the church because of threats. In 1923, the congregation moved from its location between Oakland Avenue and Sanders Street in Quakertown to Lakey Street. Throughout the church’s history, members have been active in their support of community service and mission programs.
Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13563.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 33° 12.599′ N, 97° 7.449′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is on Lakey Street just south of East Prairie Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 Lakey Street, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Photographed By Joe Lotz, August 5, 2021
2. St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
