Pittsburg in Camp County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Saint Beulah Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. Saint Beulah Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The C.M.E. Church in Pittsburg was organized by the Rev. Joseph Lloyd, who came here between 1870 and 1889. The name St. Beulah was adopted after this sanctuary was constructed in 1896. The wood frame Gothic revival building has an asymmetrical facade with two towers of differing sizes. The stained glass lancet windows were donated by various members of the congregation.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9808.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 32° 59.627′ N, 94° 58.373′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Texas, in Camp County. Marker is at the intersection of Lewis Street and South Texas Street, on the left when traveling east on Lewis Street. Mounted on wall next to entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Lewis Street, Pittsburg TX 75686, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. The Ezekiel Airship (approx. ¼ mile away); Cotton Belt Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Shootout at the Pittsburg Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Pittsburg (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pitts Family Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Harrison Pitts (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of First Carnegie Library in Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); W. L. Garrett Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburg.

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. The Saint Beulah Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Denton, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.