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

Mount Gilead Baptist Church

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, December 9, 2023

1. Mount Gilead Baptist Church Marker

Marker in new location

Inscription. The organizational meeting for this congregation was held in October 1917 by the Rev. A. Wilson. Although early problems plagued the fellowship and many members left the church, a successful cotton harvest in September 1919 attracted more people to Lubbock, which helped increase membership in the church. Mt. Gilead has been host to the West Texas Association of Baptist Churches and has long promoted programs of music and evangelism. Believed to be Lubbock's oldest black congregation, Mt. Gilead maintains a significant role of leadership in the community.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3491.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1919.

Location. 33° 34.269′ N, 101° 49.811′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It is at the intersection of Fir Avenue and East 26th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fir Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2512 Fir Avenue, Lubbock TX 79404, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greater St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary & Mac Private School (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Hope Baptist Church

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(approx. half a mile away); Willie Lusk Jr. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lubbock's First Cotton Gin (approx. 0.6 miles away); J.I. Allison House circa 1950s (approx. 0.9 miles away); Buddy Holly (approx. 0.9 miles away); F W & D South Plains Railway Depot (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

2. Mount Gilead Baptist Church Marker

Old marker location

Photographed by Allen Lowrey, December 9, 2023

3. Mount Gilead Baptist Church Marker

Marker in new location.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

4. Mount Gilead Baptist Church Marker

Old marker location

Mount Gilead Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

5. Mount Gilead Baptist Church

Old marker location

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 9, 2023, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. 2. submitted on May 10, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on December 9, 2023, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on May 10, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.