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.
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. . 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
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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 • Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
2. The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and Marker
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 95 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.