Port Lavaca in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized at Indianola (14 Mi. SE) in 1870, this church is one of the oldest Black fellowships in Calhoun County. The first pastor was the Rev. Joseph Whitlock, an elder in the White Baptist congregation of the city. Several members of this church moved to Port Lavaca in 1875 after a hurricane destroyed the Indianola sanctuary. The remainder of the congregation joined them in 1886 following a second major storm. Known here originally as the Second Baptist Church, the members adopted the present name in 1905, during the 25-year pastorate of the Rev. A.K. Black.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3521.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 28° 36.609′ N, 96° 37.54′ W. Marker is in Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of West Center Street and San Antonio Street, on the right when traveling west on West Center Street. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 West Center Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: Jefferson Beaumont (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Port Lavaca Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wiley George (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sunlight Girls Club

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Alice O. Wilkins School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Howard G. Hartzog, Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calhoun County Hurricanes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calhoun County Participation During World War II (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Lavaca.

The front of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The front of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and Marker

The view of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

3. The view of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.