Mount Gilead Baptist Church

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

Mount Gilead Baptist Church is a historical marker in Lubbock, Lubbock County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 35 historical markers documented in Lubbock County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 51 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.5742, -101.8297 near Lubbock. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mary & Mac Private School (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fort Worth and Denver South Plains Railway Depot, General Ranald Slidell Mackenzie, and Cactus Theater.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5303003491. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.