Near Alvord in Wise County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hopewell Baptist Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 28, 2024

1. Hopewell Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1874, 35 charter members organized Hopewell Baptist Church. The congregation’s first building was located about one mile south at Hopewell Cemetery. In 1887, the church moved here, near the Landmark Hill named Lone Mound. Members built a new sanctuary in 1899, and were first ministered to by circuit riding preachers, meeting one Sunday a month for worship; by 1950, the congregation met weekly. The congregation’s focus has included missions and youth activities. Located near the Lone Mound School, Hopewell Baptist Church was a focal point for the community, and the sanctuary has long been a gathering place for residents. Today, Hopewell Baptist Church continues to be a spiritual leader in Wise County.

Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16319.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 33° 20.56′ N, 97° 37.798′ W. Marker is near Alvord, Texas, in Wise County. It is on County Road 2391 south of Old Decatur Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or

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near this postal address: 280 County Road 2391, Alvord TX 76225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Capture of Willie & Bud Ball (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ball Knob Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); First United Methodist Church Alvord (approx. 3.9 miles away); Waggoner Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); City of Alvord (approx. 4 miles away); General Ernest O. Thompson (approx. 4.3 miles away); Battle of the Knobs (approx. 5.7 miles away); Oak Grove United Methodist Church (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alvord.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 28, 2024

2. Hopewell Baptist Church Marker

History of Hopewell Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 28, 2024

3. History of Hopewell Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.