In this episode of "The Tales of Allen", Host Craig Erickson takes us to historic St. Mary Baptist Church. Once serving a dual purpose as an one-room school house and church to the African-American residents of Allen.
My dad and uncles and cousins went to this school. I'm sure I was related to these former slaves because most of the black people in Allen are my relatives. Mr. Anderson was their teacher.
George Anderson taught my three older siblings at Allen High School, and later I had the honor of being in his social studies classes in sixth grade. He wrote "may your reach exceed your grasp" in my yearbook. He was a great teacher and a great man--a positive example for all young people to emulate. May he rest in peace.
My dad and uncles and cousins went to this school. I'm sure I was related to these former slaves because most of the black people in Allen are my relatives. Mr. Anderson was their teacher.
TheDanaroxy19822040 5 months ago
George Anderson taught my three older siblings at Allen High School, and later I had the honor of being in his social studies classes in sixth grade. He wrote "may your reach exceed your grasp" in my yearbook. He was a great teacher and a great man--a positive example for all young people to emulate. May he rest in peace.
MrSecureT 5 months ago
My grandparents renewed their vows here. It is so cool to find this video after being there.
bybib18 3 years ago