The Allen D. McQueen Hope Community Center offers a versatile indoor and outdoor event venue located just south of Terre Haute that is available to everyone and ideal for weddings, baby and bridal showers, receptions, and community gatherings. Rooted in connection and purpose, the space provides a welcoming setting where memories are made and shared.
Our Mission.
"At the Allen D. McQueen Hope Community Center, our mission is to sere the military people, their families, and our community by providing a place for military events, meetings, counseling, etc. as well as for family and community events such as weddings, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, special presentations, and more."
Our Story
The Allen D. McQueen Hope Community Center was originally the Prairie Park Baptist Church that started in 1988. Allen D. McQueen pastored at the church from 1991 to 2017. Richard Marshall, who was a member of the church from 1992 to Feb. 2020, developed a close friendship with Pastor McQueen until Pastor Allen’s passing in Feb 2019.
In Feb 2020, when the church members came to the hard decision to disband, Richard was among them helping to organize the sale of the church. One night he had the vision of buying the church and felt God was pulling in that direction of turning the building into a hope center to help serve veterans. In March 2020 Richard bought the building and dedicated it to his close friend and pastor naming it the Allen D. McQueen Hope Community Center.
A 27 year veteran of the Army National Guard, Richard had the vision of using the Allen D. McQueen Hope Center to help and serve fellow veterans and the community through various services and events.In June of 2025, the center was proudly featured on Good Day Live as part of WTWO’s Love Local initiative, recognizing its positive impact, commitment to service, and role as a valued community space in the Wabash Valley.
Where to Find Us
We are conveniently located just 10 minutes south of Terre Haute on State Road 63 at Trueblood Place in a country setting. Our Address is:
