| Marker Number |
3491 |
| Atlas Number |
5303003491 |
| Marker Title |
Mount Gilead Baptist Church |
| Index Entry |
Mount Gilead Baptist Church |
| Address |
2512 Fir Avenue |
| City |
Lubbock |
| County |
Lubbock |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
237340 |
| UTM Northing |
3718346 |
| Subject Codes |
African American topics; Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1984 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
2512 Fir Avenue, Lubbock |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
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. 1984 |
