| Marker Number |
7081 |
| Atlas Number |
5139007081 |
| Marker Title |
Avalon Missionary Baptist Church |
| Index Entry |
Avalon Missionary Baptist Church |
| Address |
|
| City |
Avalon |
| County |
Ellis |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
708198 |
| UTM Northing |
3565606 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1988 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Corner of Kirby and Giles St., Avalon |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Originally known as Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, this congregation was organized on July 6, 1879, by elders Josiah Leake and S.C. Talley and 16 charter members: J.C., Isabel, and Sarah Martin; W.L. Pierce; J.P. and M.F. Giles; William Hendricks; William and N.L. John; M.E. Ratliff; M.K. Yarbrough; R.F. and M.E. Lattner; M.C. Steward; Alice Godfrey; and Melvina Kiley. Early worship services were held in the Muscrat School and under an arbor. A sanctuary was built in 1924-25. Sunday school facilities and a parsonage were added later. This church has served Avalon for over 100 years. |
