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‘God resides in the people’: Historic church honors legacy in final downtown service
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· June 2, 2026
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Key points Mount Gilead Baptist Church has been a Fort Worth institution for a long time, established in the 19th century. The church was founded by a pastor and 12 people who had been formerly enslaved.
A historic church in Fort Worth recently held its final downtown service. Mount Gilead Baptist Church has been a Fort Worth institution for a long time, established in the 19th century. The church was founded by a pastor and 12 people who had been formerly enslaved.
It has played a significant role in the city's African community. Further details about the church's legacy and its final service are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Published: June 2, 2026 ·
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