St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church

St. Emmanuel began as the Second Baptist Church of Quakertown, an African American community within present Denton that existed from the mid-1880s until 1922. That year, the city held a bond election to buy all the community property to convert to park land. The church’s pastor at the time, the Rev. J.A. Ayers, was vocal about his opposition to the forced relocation and reportedly left town and the church because of threats. In 1923, the congregation moved from its location between Oakland Avenue and Sanders Street in Quakertown to Lakey Street. Throughout the church’s history, members have been active in their support of community service and mission programs. (2006)

St. Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church is a historical marker in Denton, Denton County, dedicated in 2006. 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 33.2100, -97.1241 near Denton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Oakwood Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church, First Methodist Church of Denton, and Beulah A. Harris.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013563. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.