Milam County

Little River Baptist Church and  Cemetery

Historical 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.

1970

location: 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