Historical Marker

Saint James A.M.E. Church

Historical marker location:
Milford, Texas
( FM 308 and Bois D'arc St., Milford)
Marker installed: 1992

This church was organized by the Rev. Joshua Goins, Sr., in 1883. Services began in the home of Pleasant Zollicoffer and moved to the Odd Fellows' Hall before this church structure was erected in 1907. This building exhibits exceptional craftsmanship and incorporates Gothic Revival style details such as twin towers and gabled facade and Romanesque style rounded windows. Saint James is Milford's oldest African - American church and building.