Marker Inscription
In 1856 the Rev. Joseph I. Loudermilk (1816-1880) came to Jackson County and organized Enon Baptist Church-- the first church of that faith in the county. He was pastor from that time until his death and was buried here. A five-acre site was given by John and Clarissa Andrews on Oct. 23, 1858, for the church and cemetery. The first interment (1862) was Isaac J. Sheppard. There are now 65 graves and cemetery is still open for burials. Site of the church is partially enclosed by cemetery fence.
About this site
Enon Cemetery is a historical marker in Edna, Jackson County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Jackson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.0763, -96.7093 near Edna. The nearest cataloged historic site is Kerr, Major James (historical marker), about 1.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Stapp, Elijah, WP Laughter Cemetery, and Morales Store, Old.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5239001488. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
