Central Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Groundbreaking for a new church building took place on October 31, 1976, and by June 1978 the members were worshiping in a new facility. A steady increase in membership led to the building of additional facilities to house the extended ministries and programs of the church. By 1986, membership totaled 3,500. The church moved to new facilities on Sanford Street in 1989, and membership grew to 10,000 by 1997.
In addition to its long history of providing worship and educational programs for its members, Mount Olive Baptist Church has maintained an innovative and active outreach program in the community. Celebrating a century of service in 1997, the church continues to uphold the values and traditions of its founders.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12210.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 32° 44.588′ N, 97° 6.638′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Central Arlington. Marker is at the intersection of West Sanford Street and N L Robinson Drive, on the right when traveling north on West Sanford Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 W Sanford St, Arlington TX 76011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Emmanuel Church of God in Christ (about 600 feet away); Booker T. Washington School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hutcheson-Smith Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Douglass-Potts House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John A. Kooken Elementary School (approx. ¼ mile away); Houston Hitching Block (approx. 0.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Arlington (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.