Tucker in Anderson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Green Bay A.M.E. Church
Photographed By James Hulse, May 16, 2024
1. Green Bay A.M.E. Church Marker
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Green Bay A.M.E. Church. . This congregation traces its history to 1866, when a group of Black workers at the Long Lake Cotton Plantation gathered together informally to organize a church. The following year the owners of the plantation designated a plot of land on which the workers built a sanctuary, known as Green Bay Church. In 1868 the congregation was formally recognized by the African Methodist Episcopal (A.Μ.Ε.) denomination and was renamed Green Bay A.M.E. Church. It was the first church in the Long Lake area., In 1870 members of the church organized a day school for their children which became known as Green Bay School. When the church was moved to this site in 1887, school classes were held in the church building until a new school facility was erected in 1899., The church continued to grow in its new location. Missionary activities included the establishment of two new congregations in the Tucker vicinity: New Salem Church and Bailey Chapel., Construction of a new sanctuary at this site began in 1956 and was completed in 1959. Still an active congregation, Green Bay A.M.E. Church continues to serve the community with worship and outreach.
This congregation traces its history to 1866, when a group of Black workers at the Long Lake Cotton Plantation gathered together informally to organize a church. The following year the owners of the plantation designated a plot of land on which the workers built a sanctuary, known as Green Bay Church. In 1868 the congregation was formally recognized by the African Methodist Episcopal (A.Μ.Ε.) denomination and was renamed Green Bay A.M.E. Church. It was the first church in the Long Lake area.
In 1870 members of the church organized a day school for their children which became known as Green Bay School. When the church was moved to this site in 1887, school classes were held in the church building until a new school facility was erected in 1899.
The church continued to grow in its new location. Missionary activities included the establishment of two new congregations in the Tucker vicinity: New Salem Church and Bailey Chapel.
Construction of a new sanctuary at this site began in 1956 and was completed in 1959. Still an active congregation, Green Bay A.M.E. Church continues to serve the community with worship and outreach.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8760.)
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Location. 31° 40.412′ N, 95° 44.871′ W. Marker is in Tucker, Texas, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 79 and County Road 2133 on U.S. 79. The marker is located at the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10561 S US Hwy 79, Palestine TX 75801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.