Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church

In 1875 a group of black pioneers from the White Rock Community in Dallas moved to Denton County and named their settlement Freedman Town. Worship services, prayer groups, and Bible meetings were held in private homes. A minister among them, the Rev. M. P. Lambert, served the settlers until the Rev. J. B. Goins came in 1876 to organize the St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church. There were eighteen charter members in the congregation. The fellowship has provided significant service and leadership to the community and is an important part of the religious heritage of Denton County. (1985)

Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historical marker in Denton, Denton County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Denton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.2153, -97.1197 near Denton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Oakwood Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Quakertown, and Beulah A. Harris.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5121004442. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.