Marker Inscription
Soon after the establishment of Temple as a railroad town in 1882, the Rev. L.J. Mackey organized the Saint Love All Baptist Church. The early mission of the church was to serve African American railroad workers in the new town. It was located on the southeast corner of D and 12th streets until 1905, when, as the First Baptist Church (Colored), members moved to this location on what was then Eighth Street. In 1911, during the pastorate of the Rev. J.S. Simmons, members adopted the present congregational name. The church has played a vital role in the development of the community it serves through active ministries that include youth, senior and homebound programs. (2005)
About this site
Eighth Street Baptist Church is a historical marker in Temple, Bell County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 223 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 399 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.0927, -97.3383 near Temple. The nearest cataloged historic site is Corinth Missionary Baptist Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, Knob Creek Lodge No. 401, A.F. & A.M., and Former Site of Y.M.C.A..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013796. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
