Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Church of The Living God, Pillar and Ground of Truth
Photographed By Dave W, February 26, 2022
1. Church of The Living God, Pillar and Ground of Truth Marker
Inscription.
Church of The Living God, Pillar and Ground of Truth. . The Church of the Living God, Pillar and Ground of Truth was the first of its kind and denomination in Richmond, established in 1918 by evangelist Isom Ford. The first church was built in 1923 on Fourth and Travis Streets in the Freeman Town area. Later it was added on to in 1945, then moved to the back of the property in 1969, the year a new church in Thompsons was purchased and moved to 400 Travis Street. It was one of the first churches in the area with a female leader, Octavia Laws, in 1921. The church has served the community of Richmond in food and clothing ministry as well as ministry to nursing homes. It bridges generations from days of Freeman Town’s freed slaves to today.
The Church of the Living God, Pillar and Ground of Truth was the first of its kind and denomination in Richmond, established in 1918 by evangelist Isom Ford. The first church was built in 1923 on Fourth and Travis Streets in the Freeman Town area. Later it was added on to in 1945, then moved to the back of the property in 1969, the year a new church in Thompsons was purchased and moved to 400 Travis Street. It was one of the first churches in the area with a female leader, Octavia Laws, in 1921. The church has served the community of Richmond in food and clothing ministry as well as ministry to nursing homes. It bridges generations from days of Freeman Town’s freed slaves to today.
Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18098.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 29° 34.665′ N, 95° 45.569′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is at the intersection of Travis Street and South 4th Street when traveling west on Travis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Travis St, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wyly Martin (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Richmond
2. Church of The Living God, Pillar and Ground of Truth Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
