Mexia in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. John's A.M.E. Church
Photographed by James Hulse, February 13, 2026
1. St. John's A.M.E. Church Marker
Inscription.
St. John's A.M.E. Church. . This church traces its history to the 1870s, when African Methodist Episcopal Church services were held for Mexia's African American population. The church reportedly was used as a schoolhouse during Reconstruction. The African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church of Mexia was formally organized about 1903. Between 1908 and 1915 it was renamed St. John's A.M.E. for Johnnie Lynn, a church member who became a pastor. Other notable members included church trustee Dr. S. M. Pollock, a Limestone County native who began a dental practice in Mexia in 1921. He served two terms as Mexia city commissioner. The congregation thrived throughout the twentieth century. In 1994 a fellowship hall was erected. St. John's members continue in the traditions of their founders and predecessors.
This church traces its history to the 1870s, when African Methodist Episcopal Church services were held for Mexia's African American population. The church reportedly was used as a schoolhouse during Reconstruction. The African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church of Mexia was formally organized about 1903. Between 1908 and 1915 it was renamed St. John's A.M.E. for Johnnie Lynn, a church member who became a pastor. Other notable members included church trustee Dr. S. M. Pollock, a Limestone County native who began a dental practice in Mexia in 1921. He served two terms as Mexia city commissioner. The congregation thrived throughout the twentieth century. In 1994 a fellowship hall was erected. St. John's members continue in the traditions of their founders and predecessors.
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12032.)
Location. 31° 41.024′ N, 96° 29.322′ W. Marker is in Mexia, Texas, in Limestone County. It is at the intersection of West Milam Street and N Herman Street, on the left when traveling east on West Milam Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 W Milam Street, Mexia TX 76667, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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.
The view of the marker along the street and the church.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 13, 2026
3. St. John's A.M.E. Church
The front view of the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 70 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
