Near Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pleasant Green Baptist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021
1. Pleasant Green Baptist Church Marker
Following the Civil War, emancipated slaves established the Freedmen's Community of Pleasant Green. On December 20, 1871, pastors Henry Moses and Charles Anderson led local residents in organizing a Baptist congregation. The Rev. Henry Mass served as the church's first pastor. Originally meeting on a small farm, the congregation moved to this site in 1884, constructing a frame sanctuary. Simon and Mealy Claiborn deeded the property to the church. In 1909, the congregation built a larger house of worship to which it made additions throughout the 20th century. Today, the church remains a central part of the historic African American community, fostering education and spirituality.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13059.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 20, 1871.
Location. 32° 24.036′ N, 94° 44.458′ W. Marker is near Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. It is on Farm to Market Road 349 0.1 miles west of Pleasant Green Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9270 FM 349, Longview TX 75603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Grable Cemetery (approx.
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021
2. The Pleasant Green Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, August 18, 2021
3. A view of the Pleasant Green Baptist Church from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 955 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
