West Point Baptist Church

First called West Point Free Mission Baptist Church, this congregation traces its history to 1870, although written documentation does not exist until 1882. The Rev. G. R. Cushenberry served as first pastor. The congregation met for worship at a variety of locations before this site was acquired in 1900. A small one-room sanctuary was built and served the church until it was razed to make room for a larger two-story structure. With leadership from the Rev. John C. Calhoun, the cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1921, and the new building was completed. Throughout its history, West Point Baptist Church has placed an emphasis on community service. A number of church members became ministers and served congregations here and in other cities. West Point clergy and members have provided leadership to such community groups as Boy Scouts and the Galveston County Community Action Council. They have administered assistance programs for people seeking employment, disabled by illness or injury, or undergoing a period of bereavement. West Point Baptist Church remains an important part of the community as it continues to uphold the ideals and commitment of its founders.

West Point Baptist Church is a historical marker in Galveston, Galveston County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 283 historical markers documented in Galveston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 373 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.2951, -94.7994 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shiloh A. M. E. Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hagemann-Cobb House, and Hagemann, John, House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5167011592. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.