Near Como in Hopkins County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Black Oak Baptist Church

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 3, 2026

1. Black Oak Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Named for the black oak trees surrounding it, the Black Oak community was settled in the 1850s by recipients of government land grants. By 1854 a post office had been established, and a log building had been constructed for use as a community church and school. In its early years, Black Oak had a gin, hardwood sawmill, and grocery store.

In 1856 Elders John J.D. Davis and Daniel Ramsey helped organize a Baptist congregation. The eight charter members – H.W. Townsend, Stephen Bullock, Canter Irby, Rebecka Jane Byrd, Amanda Ford, F.M. Ford, Penelepe Floyd, and Malindy Bullock – elected Davis as their first pastor.

Throughout its history, Black Oak Baptist Church has been a focal point of the community. Early settlers David and Rebecca Attaway donated one acre of land for use of the church in 1859. Additional land was purchased in 1885 and in 1910. The current sanctuary replaced the original log building in 1909.

The Black Oak Cemetery, located adjacent to the church building, long has been associated with this congregation. The oldest marked grave, that of Ava Oliver, is dated 1857. Many descendants of the early

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day founders of the Black Oak community are active in the Black Oak Baptist Church congregation today.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7303.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 32° 58.338′ N, 95° 25.89′ W. Marker is near Como, Texas, in Hopkins County. It is at the intersection of Farm To Market 69 and Farm to Market Road 269 S, on the right when traveling east on Farm To Market 69. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14440 FM69, Pickton TX 75471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker,

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 3, 2026

2. Black Oak Baptist Church Marker

measured as the crow flies: Pleasant Grove School & Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Site of Little Indiana School (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lee Cemetery (approx. 7.7 miles away); First Methodist Church of Winnsboro (approx. 8.1 miles away); Old Winnsboro Cemetery (approx. 8.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Winnsboro (approx. 8.2 miles away); Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Winnsboro (approx. 8.2 miles away); Carlock - Wilkinson Home (approx. 8.2 miles away).

Also see . . . History of the Black Oak Baptist Church. Black Oak Baptist Church shines after 111 years standing at its location off Farm Road 69 near Como. The congregation has existed for 164 years. (Taylor Nye, Front Porch News, April 13, 2022) (Submitted on October 18, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.