Lovelady in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Lovelady
In 1881, the trustees of the Houston & Great Northern Railroad donated land at this site to the Baptist church and the Knights of Honor. A two-story frame building soon was constructed. The lodge occupied the top floor, and the Baptist church held services on the first story. A second church building was erected in 1909 during the pastorate of the Rev. T.N. Mainer, who had been ordained from this church four years earlier.
Some of the early pastors of the First Baptist Church of Lovelady, including J.F. James, J.B. Armstrong, and W.M. Gaddy, also held services in surrounding towns such as Pennington and Crockett. Throughout its history, the church has provided significant service and leadership to the community. Descendants of some of the pioneer members continue to worship here.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11214.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 31° 7.536′ N, 95° 26.641′ W. Marker is in Lovelady, Texas, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of Read Street and Dill Street, on the right when traveling north on Read Street. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Read Street, Lovelady TX 75851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lovelady School Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.R. Rich Building (about 600 feet away); Town of Lovelady (about 700 feet away); First United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Rev. Thomas Nelms Mainer (approx. ¾ mile away); Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Houston-Leon County Coal Company (approx. 3.1 miles away); Center Hill Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lovelady.
Also see . . . Lovelady, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on September 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.