Allen in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

St. Mary's Baptist Church

Allen, Texas

Photographed by James Hulse, September 4, 2026

1. St. Mary's Baptist Church Marker

Inscription.
Organized in 1887 to serve the African-American citizens in this area of Collin County, St. Mary’s Baptist Church was originally located approximately 5 miles northwest from this location near the intersection of Custer Road and State Highway 121. Later that year, the church was moved to this location. St. Mary’s Baptist Church is a vital link in the history of the City of Allen and its longtime existence is a testament to the faith and perseverance of its members.

Erected 1998 by City of Allen and Allen Heritage Guild.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 33° 6.324′ N, 96° 39.824′ W. Marker is in Allen, Texas, in Collin County. It is on Saint Mary Drive east of N Cedar Drive, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the grounds of the Allen Heritage Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 St Mary Dr, Allen TX 75002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

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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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Mary Church (here, next to this marker); Works Progress Administration (WPA) “Outhouse” (within shouting distance of this marker); The Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Farm Animals (within shouting distance of this marker); Corn Sheller (within shouting distance of this marker); Agriculture in Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); Single Blade Plow with Corn Seed Planter (within shouting distance of this marker); Drag Scraper (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allen.

St. Mary's Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 4, 2026

2. St. Mary's Baptist Church and Marker

St. Mary's Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 4, 2026

3. St. Mary's Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.