Pleasant Hill (Plesant Hill)

Harrison County, TX

Status: Located

Year Established: Unknown

Council of Governments: ETCOG

Public History: From Pleasant Hills Baptist Church marker text: Within a few months of the 1865 notification of the Emancipation Proclamation, former slave families began to settle in the area later known as the Pleasant Hill community. Led by Brother Ned Jacobs, several community members held prayer meetings in private homes. In 1871 the Pleasant Hill baptist Church was established under a brush arbor with the Rev. George Pritchett as pastor. In the absence of other public gathering places, the church became a focal point for community pursuits such as reading and writing lessons and economic and political meetings, as well as the church’s own gatherings. (1997)

Community History: The year was 1871, the location was under a brush arbor, the occasion was the organizing of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (PHBC), and the first Pastor was Reverend George Pritchett. History reports that it was soon after the emancipation when a few families who loved the Lord, had the mind and determination to establish a permanent place to worship God and serve the community. This was accomplished! Over the past 148 years, PHBC has given birth to Pastors, Deacons, and countless other professionals. Not only has PHBC given birth to great people, but great opportunities as well. It was here the community would meet for town hall meetings to address the concerns of our people.

Cemetery: Pleasant Hill

Church: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church