​St. Paul Baptist Church

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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) 

Marker No: 8174

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.184095, -96.944984

Location: 887 West Hempstead Street, Giddings