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 churchs 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 churchs 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 • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.
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: Frederick Douglas Moore (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named
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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 Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 611 times since then and 33 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.
