Avalon Missionary Baptist Church
Originally known as Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, this congregation was organized on July 6, 1879, by elders Josiah Leake and S.C. Talley and 16 charter members: J.C., Isabel, and Sarah Martin; W.L. Pierce; J.P. and M.F. Giles; William Hendricks; William and N.L. John; M.E. Ratliff; M.K. Yarbrough; R.F. and M.E. Lattner; M.C. Steward; Alice Godfrey; and Melvina Kiley. Early worship services were held in the Muscrat School and under an arbor. A sanctuary was built in 1924-25. Sunday school facilities and a parsonage were added later. This church has served Avalon for over 100 years.
32.2069° N, 96.7916° W
Where to Find It
Corner of Kirby and Giles St., Avalon
Nearby Markers
- 3.7 mi W Site of the Plantation Home of Edward H. Tarrant Forreston
- 4.3 mi N Nash Public School Forreston
- 5.1 mi NW Chambers' Creek Forreston
- 5.6 mi W General Edward H. Tarrant Italy
- 5.6 mi W John Marr Hardeman Italy
- 6.2 mi W Italy Colored City Hall Italy