Details for St. Paul Baptist Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5287008174
Data
| Marker Number | 8174 |
| Atlas Number | 5287008174 |
| Marker Title | St. Paul Baptist Church |
| Index Entry | St. Paul Baptist Church |
| Address | 887 W. Hempstead St. |
| City | Giddings |
| County | Lee |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 697796 |
| UTM Northing | 3340903 |
| Subject Codes | churches; Baptist denomination; African American topics |
| Marker Year | 1977 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Bethel St. Paul United Baptist Church, NE corner W. Hempstead and S. Dallas streets. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | This congregation was organized in 1870 by ex-slaves Bob Bennett, James Collier, Andrew Jackson, Elijah Lewis, Alfred Williams, Steve Williams, Henry Wilson, and their families. They worshiped first in a residence provided by Alford Williams, then erected a sanctuary in an area known as "The Flat." One prominent early member was Matthew Gaines (1842-1900), a former slave who became a minister, state senator, and spokesman for civil rights. St. Paul Baptist Church moved to its present location in 1911. The congregation supports a variety of community service activities. (1977) |