Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Palestine Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
1. Palestine Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Early Baptist worship services were held in Brauns School and at Frazier Colored Methodist School at the corner of Convent and River streets. Under the leadership of the Rev. Mitchell Harrison, the members of Palestine Missionary Baptist Church built their first sanctuary between 1871 and 1873. It was replaced in 1886 with a larger structure built on the corner of Convent and Navarro streets. A new brick church building was erected at the corner of Convent and Depot streets in 1953.
Throughout its history, this church has maintained programs with an emphasis on educational, social, civic, and missionary responsibilities. Members of the church have played an important role in community activities, and over the years four additional congregations were formed from the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church fellowship.
In honor of the Rev. Dr. Z. Broadus
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1868.
Location. 28° 47.634′ N, 97° 0.11′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. Marker is at the intersection of East Convert Street and South Depot Street, on the right when traveling west on East Convert Street. The marker is located on the southeastern corner of the church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 608 East Convert Street, Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Webster Chapel United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); B. F. Williams House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Regan House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Goldman Ginnery (approx. ¼ mile away); Pela House (approx. ¼ mile away); Power Home (approx. ¼ mile away); The "Victoria Advocate" (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
2. The front entrance of the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church with Marker on the right
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
3. The view of the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
