Jacksonville, TX, United States
Sweet Union Baptist Church. Former slaves, led by the Rev. T.B. Johnson, organized Sweet Union Baptist Church in 1887 shortly after the establishment of Jacksonville. Members met in a schoolhouse before erecting their own building in 1894. The church moved to this site by the early years of the 20th
century. Members have historically been active in helping the community through educational programs and scholarships, by providing assistance to the needy, and by opening church facilities for meeti
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