Dayton in Liberty County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Dayton, Texas
Liberty County Historic Landmark
Photographed by James Hulse, September 25, 2022
1. Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Marker
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Pleasant Hill Baptist Church was organized in 1871 at Goat Hill, three (3) miles northeast of Dayton under the leadership of Rev. Sip Baldwin. A new site was purchased; however, construction materials bogged down on the property of Isaac Combs who then generously donated his land. A small wooden building was constructed and pastored by Rev. James. It also served as a schoolhouse. With growing membership, a new building was constructed under the guidance of Rev. W.C.F. Jones. In 1949 a building fund was organized under the leadership of Rev. J.W. Brent. Rev. O.J. Beasley became pastor in 1955 and construction of a new building commenced. The first service was in February 1958. The building cost $16,200 and was paid off in four (4) years., In 1983 under the leadership of Rev. Amos I. Horton, the facilities were expanded to include a pastor's study, finance room, cafeteria, fellowship hall and additional classrooms., Church membership has continued to grow under the leadership of pastors; Rev. A.D. Jones 1960, Rev. H.J. Harvey 1992, Rev. R.H. Gilmore 1995. Ministries include senior citizens, women's mission, family night, young adults, praise dancing and choirs.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church was organized in 1871 at Goat Hill, three (3) miles northeast of Dayton under the leadership of Rev. Sip Baldwin. A new site was purchased; however, construction materials bogged down on the property of Isaac Combs who then generously donated his land. A small wooden building was constructed and pastored by Rev. James. It also served as a schoolhouse. With growing membership, a new building was constructed under the guidance of Rev. W.C.F. Jones. In 1949 a building fund was organized under the leadership of Rev. J.W. Brent. Rev. O.J. Beasley became pastor in 1955 and construction of a new building commenced. The first service was in February 1958. The building cost $16,200 and was paid off in four (4) years.
In 1983 under the leadership of Rev. Amos I. Horton, the facilities were expanded to include a pastor's study, finance room, cafeteria, fellowship hall and additional classrooms.
Church membership has continued to grow under the leadership of pastors; Rev. A.D. Jones 1960, Rev. H.J. Harvey 1992, Rev. R.H. Gilmore 1995. Ministries include senior citizens, women's mission, family night,
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young adults, praise dancing and choirs.
Erected 2021 by Liberty County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1958.
Location. 30° 2.493′ N, 94° 52.648′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Texas, in Liberty County. It is on South Colbert Street Ό mile south of East Young Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 803 South Colbert Street, Dayton TX 77535, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Annie Colbert - Rosenwald School (approx.
3. The view of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
