Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
West Point Baptist Church
The congregation met for worship at a variety of locations before this site was acquired in 1900. A small one room sanctuary was built and served the church until it was razed to make room for a larger two-story structure. With leadership from the Rev. John C. Calhoun, the cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1921, and the new building was completed.
Throughout its history, West Point Baptist Church has placed an emphasis on community service. A number of church members became ministers and served congregations here and in other cities. West Point clergy and members have provided leadership to such community groups as Boy Scouts and the Galveston County Community Action Council. They have administered assistance programs for people seeking employment, disabled by illness or injury, or undergoing a period of bereavement.
West Point Baptist Church remains an important part of the community as it continues to uphold the ideals and commitment of its founders.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11592.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 29° 17.706′ N, 94° 47.962′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Avenue M west of 30th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3003 Avenue M, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shiloh A. M. E. Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holy Rosary Catholic Church (about 600 feet away); Smith-Hartley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Galveston Artillery Club (approx. ¼ mile away); Hagemann-Cobb House (approx. ¼ mile away); Congregation B'nai Israel Rabbi Henry Cohen Memorial Temple (approx. ¼ mile away); Public Education for Blacks in Galveston (approx. ¼ mile away); Hutchings House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.
Also see . . . 15B. Avenue L Baptist Church. Frederick Ferguson remembers Sister Coleman leading his Sunday School classes at West Point Baptist Church. This oral history video was part of Rosenberg Library Museum's "Voices from the Past" exhibit on African American history in Galveston. (Uploaded by RLWebmaster, March 26, 2018) (Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.