Mount Gilead
Mount Gilead, one of Washington County's earliest settlements, was founded by Baptists during the Republic of Texas era. The settlement's exact location is unknown. Mount Gilead was the site of sermons by lay Baptist leaders R. E. B. Baylor and Rufus C. Burleson. During its short existence the community remained small, and nothing remains of it.
Carole E. Christian | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Place type
Mount Gilead is classified as a Town
Has Post Office
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