Near Grapeland in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oak Grove Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. Oak Grove Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1848 as Friendship Baptist Church, this congregation was housed in a small wooden structure on this site. The people called the Rev S.F. Wall in 1868. Minutes from the 1875 meeting of the Neches River Baptist Association reveal that a Sunday School program was in operation here by that time. Renamed Grapevine Baptist Church in 1881, and Oak Grove Baptist Church in 1888, the congregation included 89 members in 1902. Known as Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Christ in 1919, the church prospered in the early 20th century with more than 50 people attending Sunday School each week. By the 1960s times were more difficult, but the congregation persevered and in 1977 erected a new house of worship, Oak Grove Baptist Church continues to serve the community and uphold the traditions of its founders.

Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12085.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 31° 31.118′ N, 95° 30.287′ W. Marker is near Grapeland, Texas, in Houston County. It is on Farm to Market Road 2968 east of County Road 2305, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the eastern side of the church property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1396 FM2968, Grapeland TX 75844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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.

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least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Parker Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Franklin Columbus Woodard (approx. 2 miles away); Joseph Randolph Yarbrough (approx. 2 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Grapeland (approx. 2.4 miles away); City of Grapeland (approx. 2.4 miles away); Denson Homesite and Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Refuge Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapeland.

The Oak Grove Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The Oak Grove Baptist Church and Marker

The marker is located at the far right of the building.

The Oak Grove Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. The Oak Grove Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.