Hopewell Baptist Church

In 1874, 35 charter members organized Hopewell Baptist Church. The congregation’s first building was located about one mile south at Hopewell Cemetery. In 1887, the church moved here, near the Landmark Hill named Lone Mound. Members built a new sanctuary in 1899, and were first ministered to by circuit riding preachers, meeting one Sunday a month for worship; by 1950, the congregation met weekly. The congregation’s focus has included missions and youth activities. Located near the Lone Mound School, Hopewell Baptist Church was a focal point for the community, and the sanctuary has long been a gathering place for residents. Today, Hopewell Baptist Church continues to be a spiritual leader in Wise County.

Hopewell Baptist Church is a historical marker in Alvord, Wise County, dedicated in 2010. It is one of 89 historical markers documented in Wise County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 159 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.3426, -97.6300 near Alvord. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hopewell Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stevens, Captain George, Flat Rock Cemetery, and Briar Branch Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507016319. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.