Jacksonville in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sweet Union Baptist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023
1. Sweet Union Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Sweet Union Baptist Church. . Former slaves, led by the Rev. T.B. Johnson, organized Sweet Union Baptist Church in 1887 shortly after the establishment of Jacksonville. Members met in a schoolhouse before erecting their own building in 1894. The church moved to this site by the early years of the 20th century. Members have historically been active in helping the community through educational programs and scholarships by providing assistance to the needy, and by opening church facilities for meetings related to social, economic and political causes and concerns. Today, Sweet Union Baptist Church continues to be a guiding spiritual force for the people of Jacksonville.
Former slaves, led by the Rev. T.B. Johnson, organized Sweet Union Baptist Church in 1887 shortly after the establishment of Jacksonville. Members met in a schoolhouse before erecting their own building in 1894. The church moved to this site by the early years of the 20th century. Members have historically been active in helping the community through educational programs and scholarships by providing assistance to the needy, and by opening church facilities for meetings related to social, economic and political causes and concerns. Today, Sweet Union Baptist Church continues to be a guiding spiritual force for the people of Jacksonville.
Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13966.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 31° 58.002′ N, 95° 16.469′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Texas, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 North Main Street, Jacksonville TX 75766, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
Also see . . . Jacksonville, TX (Cherokee County). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on September 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023
2. The front of the Sweet Union Baptist Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023
3. The view of the Sweet Union Baptist Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
