Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church

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     Founded in 1891 by the Rev. Mr. Thurston and twelve charter members, this congregation was the first to  be organized on the east side of Wichita Falls. The fellowship met in the homes of the members until 1894, when a small frame building was erected. That structure and the one that subsequently was built
on Pecan Street were destroyed by dynamite, but the
congregation continued to worship together despite
these setbacks and relocated to 401 Sullivan in 1912.
     Mt. Pleasant Missionary Church experienced
much growth in membership and expansion in pro-
grams and facilities during the 12-year pastorate of
the Rev. E. J. McClendon (1876 - 1925). In 1928, under 
the leadership of the Rev. W. D. Davis, a new building
was completed. It served the needs of the congregation
until 1959, when the church moved to this site.
      Throughout its history, Mt. Pleasant Missionary
Baptist Church has played a vital role in providing 
service and leadership to Wichita Falls' Negro community. The congregation has produced a number of pastors from among its members and has been active in Christian education and missionary work.
                                                                                    (1984)

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       Located at 809 Harding Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301.
       GPS coordinates: 33-degrees, 54' 49.2"  98-degrees, 28' 31.4"

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