Marker Inscription
Former slaves, led by the Rev. T.B. Johnson, organized Sweet Union Baptist Church in 1887 shortly after the establishment of Jacksonville. Members met in a schoolhouse before erecting their own building in 1894. The church moved to this site by the early years of the 20th century. Members have historically been active in helping the community through educational programs and scholarships, by providing assistance to the needy, and by opening church facilities for meetings related to social, economic and political causes and concerns. Today, Sweet Union Baptist Church continues to be a guiding spiritual force for the people of Jacksonville. (2007)
About this site
Sweet Union Baptist Church is a historical marker in Jacksonville, Cherokee County, dedicated in 2007. It is one of 112 historical markers documented in Cherokee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 245 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9667, -95.2745 near Jacksonville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Newton, William Walter, House (Gone) (historic place), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jacksonville, Oldest Home in, First United Methodist Church of Jacksonville, and Jacksonville Post Office.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013966. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
