Railroad in Plano in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Shiloh Baptist Church

Photographed By Morgan Petermann, December 30, 2022

1. Shiloh Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in 1884 as the Mt. Zion Colored Baptist Church. Led by the Rev. Z.T. Stuart, the charter members were Ammon Drake, Lula Drake, Minnie Drake Stuart, and Kanzetta Bowen. Located at this site since its organization, the congregation has worshipped in four buildings. The first sanctuary was a small structure lighted by coal oil lamps and heated by a wood-burning stove. The current church building was constructed in 1964. Throughout its history, Shiloh Baptist Church has served its community with worship, education, and outreach programs.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6202.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 33° 1.036′ N, 96° 42.109′ W. Marker is in Plano, Texas, in Collin County. It is in Railroad. Marker is at the intersection of I Avenue and 13th Street, on the right when traveling north on I Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1310 I Avenue, Plano TX 75074, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Texas Electric Railway Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plano National Bank / I.O.O.F. Lodge Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mathews General Store

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); First Christian Church of Plano (approx. 0.2 miles away); Plano High School and Gymnasium (approx. ¼ mile away); Saigling House (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Plano (approx. 1.2 miles away); Routh Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plano.

Photographed By Morgan Petermann, December 30, 2022

2. Shiloh Baptist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.