Sundance Square in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Greater Saint James Baptist Church
Photographed by QuesterMark
1. Greater Saint James Baptist Church Marker
Founded in 1895 by the Rev. J. Francis Robinson and members of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, St. James Baptist Church, first met in the local Y.M.C.A. building. Construction of this building began in 1913, and services were held in the basement until the sanctuary was completed in 1918. The red brick building, featuring elements of the Gothic Revival style, is simply detailed with shallow brick reliefs and patterns, cast stone, and art glass windows.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2266.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 32° 45.568′ N, 97° 19.489′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Sundance Square. It is on Harding Street near East 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Harding Street, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historical Sketch of Greater St. James Baptist Church (here, next to this marker); Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Former TSTA Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Methodist Church Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mt. Gilead Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 2144 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Racial Terrorism: The Abduction of Mr. Fred Rouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.
Regarding Greater Saint James Baptist Church. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places (as Saint James Second Street Baptist Church) in 1999.
Photographed by QuesterMark, March 19, 2022
2. Greater Saint James Baptist Church with Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2022, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2022, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
