Pine Hill Ranchettes near Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oak Hill Baptist Church

Photographed by Madeleine Schimmer, June 8, 2023

1. Oak Hill Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1915, eighteen African American residents met under the leadership of the Rev. A.C. Ray to organize Oak Hill Baptist Church. Former members of Richmond's Pleasant Green Baptist Church, they constructed a brush arbor on the oaken hill at this site and began a congregation of their own. Early services were held in Alex Jackson's home until members purchased the site in 1916 from Sam and Lizzie Jackson and built a sanctuary. Over the years, members have been active in various church programs and in the community, with groups including youth, music, mission and service outreach. Today, Oak Hill Baptist Church continues to play a central role in the lives of its members and area residents.

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13288.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 29° 39.94′ N, 95° 45.351′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. It is in Pine Hill Ranchettes. It can be reached from West Bellfort Street 0.1 miles west of Virginia

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Drive, on the right when traveling west. A gravel road off of W. Bellfort leads to the church. Must cross a cattle guard to follow the gravel road to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21518 W Bellfort Street, Richmond TX 77406, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also on the American 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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Oak Hill Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Randolph Foster (approx. 4.2 miles away); John Foster (approx. 4.3 miles away); Foster Community (approx. 4.6 miles away); Site of Thompson's Ferry (approx. 4.9 miles away); Freedom Park Memorial Tower (approx. 4.9 miles away); Dismounted Texas Cavalry (approx. 5 miles away);

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Photographed by Madeleine Schimmer, June 8, 2023

2. Oak Hill Baptist Church

John Foster Land Grant (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed by Madeleine Schimmer, June 8, 2023

3. Oak Hill Baptist Church

Photographed by Madeleine Schimmer, June 8, 2023

4. Oak Hill Baptist Church Marker

Photographed by Madeleine Schimmer, June 8, 2023

5. Oak Hill Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 8, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.