Little River Baptist Church and Cemetery

Address County utm_east

Milam

705453


utm_zone utm_north

Maysfield 14 3420187
Latitude Longitude
N 30.94913° W -96.87312°

Location Repair Condition

from Maysfield north on FM 485 approx. 2.5 mi., east on FM 979 approx. 3.5 mi. (near church); from Cameron 13.5 mi. on S 485 Faded; Refinish

Marker Text

Organized in 1849 with eight members. Met in local homes for worship. First

building was a small log cabin. Church grew as settlers entered area. In 1855

70 members joined congregation following a three-day revival. Church was

center of social life here, as throughout rural Texas. Important members sat in

front, in Amen Pews." Had separate sides for men women. Present building

was finished in 1873 by church together with Masonic Lodge. Cemetery started

in early days. The structure was enlarged to present size in 1909. "