Oak Hill Baptist Church

In 1915, eighteen African American residents met under the leadership of the Rev. A.C. Ray to organize Oak Hill Baptist Church. Former members of Richmond's Pleasant Green Baptist Church, they constructed a brush arbor on the oaken hill at this site and began a congregation of their own. Early services were held in Alex Jackson's home until members purchased the site in 1916 from Sam and Lizzie Jackson and built a sanctuary. Over the years, members have been active in various church programs and in the community, with groups including youth, music, mission and service outreach. Today, Oak Hill Baptist Church continues to play a central role in the lives of its members and area residents. (2005)

Oak Hill Baptist Church is a historical marker in Richmond, Fort Bend County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Fort Bend County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.6656, -95.7558 near Richmond. The nearest cataloged historic site is Oak Hill Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dr. Johnson C Hunter Family Cemetery, Cartwright-McCrary, and Gaston.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5157013288. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.