Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
During the pastorate of the Rev. Mr. Davis (1874-1888) the congregation constructed its first church building at a nearby site and organized a Sunday school. About 1890 a Baptist training union was established. The sanctuary was expanded to include a pastor's study, choir room, and a bell tower in the early 1920s. A parsonage was added in 1930, the congregation built a new sanctuary at this site in 1948.
The congregation initiated several youth programs in the early 1950s including a kindergarten, boy scouts, girl scouts, and a youth center. During this time the church expanded its women's missionary activities. The church completed renovations to its facilities in 1993.
Jerusalem Baptist Church plays an important role in community affairs and continues to provide spiritual guidance for the community.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10181.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 32° 31.971′ N, 94° 23.013′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of Billups Street and West Medill Street, on the right when traveling north on Billups Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Billups Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. H. B. Pemberton (approx. half a mile away); Melvin B. Tolson (approx. half a mile away); Matthew W. Dogan, Sr. (approx. half a mile away); James Leonard Farmer, Sr. (approx. half a mile away); Wiley College (approx. half a mile away); Ebenezer Methodist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Home of Last Texas Confederate Governor Pendleton Murrah (approx. 0.9 miles away); Kahn Memorial Hospital (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.