Jacob Fontaine
(C. 1808 - 1898)
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Marker Text: Jacob Fontaine was born in Arkansas and came to Austin about 1850 as a slave of Episcopal minister Edward Fontaine. In 1864 Jacob began preaching separate services for fellow slaves attending the First Baptist Church, then founded the First Baptist Church, colored, about 1867. Jacob also established five other churches in this area and a county association of black Baptists. He was politically active; published the "Good Dollar", an early black newspaper; urged black voters to support Austin's bid for the University of Texas in 1881. He is buried here in an unmarked grave. (1986)
Marker No: 15048
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
Geographic: 30.276402. -97.728668
Location: Oakwood Cemetery, Section 4. 1601 Navasota Street, Austin
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