​Second Baptist Church
​of San Antonio

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Additional plate; The Rev. S.H. James, Jr. has served as pastor of Second Baptist Church since 1944.

Marker No: 4628

Aluminum 27 x 42 Subject Marker

Geographic: 29.419069,-98.435379

Location: 3310 East Commerce Street, San Antonio 

Marker Text: ​This congregation was organized in 1879 by the Rev. Charles Augustus and 11 other ex-slaves who although "freed" felt the linkage of slavery and were moved to establish a fellowship in which they could feel wanted as equal participants. Known as Macedonia Baptist Church until 1890, the congregation worshiped in a small frame house until 1894 when they moved to Chestnut Street. Baptisms were held in the nearby  San Antonio River: an ornate Gothic church building was completed at Chestnut and Center Streets in 1910 during the pastorate of the Rev. J.H. Kelly. In 1968 the congregation moved to the present site.
   Second Baptist Church has been served by a number of outstanding pastors including the Rev. (Tatler) Ruben Anderson, charter member and interim: pastor the Rev. S. James. Are numerous business and civic healers have been members here.
   Throughout its history the Second baptist Church has emphasized a program of Evangelism education worship and fellowship is recognized for its community service mission outreach. Adult continuing education program and tutorial services for over 100 years. The church has played an integral role in  the San Antonio community.
Additional plate; The Rev. S.H. James, Jr. has served as pastor of Second Baptist Church since 1944. (1984)