Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mount Salem American Baptist Church
Photographed by Dave W, March 13, 2022
1. Mount Salem American Baptist Church Marker
In 1872 this church was organized in Indianola by 25 charter members as the Mount Salem American Baptist Free Mission Church. Two major hurricanes struck the gulf coast in 1875 and 1886 and destroyed the Mount Salem Church building. In 1886 the Reverend Robert Greer and more than 20 members moved to Victoria, bringing with them the bell and pulpit and some salvaged lumber. The congregation purchased a house to use as a sanctuary, placed it on the corner of Depot and River streets, and installed the bell and pulpit from the Indianola church building.
In 1896 the congregation moved its facilities to Mantz Street, and additions were made to the building as the membership grew. A Sunday School and choir were organized. A new church building was constructed in 1932 and a baptistry was added. In 1939 the name of the church was changed to Mount Salem American Baptist Church. The membership purchased a new building in 1962. The bell and pulpit used by the founding members were prominently displayed in the fellowship hall.
The church has been an integral part of the community, supporting activities and outreach programs. It continues to serve the area as it has for more than a century.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3497.)
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Location. 28° 48.138′ N, 96° 59.891′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is on East North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 609 E North St, Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: The Woodhouse Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Victoria County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Memorial Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Memorial Square (approx. Ό mile away); Texas Soldiers and Pioneer Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Peter Underhay Pridham (approx. Ό mile away); Mitchell School (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Mitchell School (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Photographed by Dave W, March 13, 2022
2. Mount Salem American Baptist Church Marker
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