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First Baptist church formed in Comanche County. Organized by the Rev. Richard Howard and 8 charter members, under a brush arbor built here, 1857. Early services were held in a log schoolhouse (300 ft. W). Later, combination church-school was built near cemetery. In 1906 the present building was erected. Church was dissolved, 1859, due to Indian troubles; reorganized in 1872 with James Cunningham and F. H. Neely as deacons. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964
South Leon Baptist Church is a historical marker in Newburg, Comanche County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Comanche County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 80 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7710, -98.5207 near Newburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Cunningham, James (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Newburg Cemetery, unknown (W of Newburg; South Leon Ch), and Cunningham Family Reunion.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5093004980. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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