Avalon in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Avalon Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, December 14, 2022
1. Avalon Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Avalon Missionary Baptist Church. . Originally known as Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, this congregation was organized on July 6, 1879, by elders Josiah Leake and S.C. Talley and 16 charter members: J.C., Isabel, and Sarah Martin; W.L. Pierce; J.P. and M.F. Giles, William Hendricks; William and N.L. John; M.E. Ratliff; W.K. Yarbrough; R.F. and M.E. Lattner; M.C. Steward; Allice Godfrey; and Melvina Killey. Early worship services were held in the Muskrat School and under an arbor. A sanctuary was built in 1924-25. Sunday school facilities and a parsonage were added later. This church has served Avalon for over 100 years.
Originally known as Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, this congregation was organized on July 6, 1879, by elders Josiah Leake and S.C. Talley and 16 charter members: J.C., Isabel, and Sarah Martin; W.L. Pierce; J.P. and M.F. Giles, William Hendricks; William and N.L. John; M.E. Ratliff; W.K. Yarbrough; R.F. and M.E. Lattner; M.C. Steward; Allice Godfrey; and Melvina Killey. Early worship services were held in the Muskrat School and under an arbor. A sanctuary was built in 1924-25. Sunday school facilities and a parsonage were added later. This church has served Avalon for over 100 years.
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7081.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1879.
Location. 32° 12.415′ N, 96° 47.494′ W. Marker is in Avalon, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of Giles Street and Kirby Street, on the right when traveling east on Giles Street. The marker is located on the east side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Giles Street, Avalon TX 76623, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nash Public School (approx. 4.3 miles away); Thomas Alexander Williams
2. The Avalon Missionary Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, December 14, 2022
3. The Avalon Missionary Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
