Madisonville in Madison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, April 9, 2023

1. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. The Rev. N.C. McCloud organized this church in 1885 and served as its first pastor. Many of the congregation's initial members were former slaves. Early services were held in the area's school for African Americans until 1902 when the congregation built its first church building at this site. Educational facilities were added about 1940. In 1950 a new sanctuary was built and the first full-time minister was called. Additional land and a parsonage were acquired in 1952. The church continues to serve the area's African American community with a variety of outreach programs. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11262.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 30° 56.622′ N, 95° 55.415′ W. Marker is in Madisonville, Texas, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of South Martin Luther King Jr. and West Trinity Street, on the right when traveling south on South Martin Luther King Jr.. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 South Martin Luther King Jr, Madisonville TX 77864, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marian Anderson High School (about 500 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); Wilson Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); CCC Camp Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church of Madisonville (approx. 0.6 miles away); Truman Kimbro (approx. 0.6 miles away); Shapira Hotel (approx. 0.7 miles away); Madisonville Church of Christ (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madisonville.

The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 9, 2023

2. The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and Marker

The view of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 9, 2023

3. The view of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.