Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church

In 1883 a small group of people gathered together to organize a Missionary Baptist Cchurch. Named for its location near Cobbs Creek, the congregation called the Rev. E. W. Mitchell as its first pastor. Land at this site was acquired in 1901, and church members worked together to raise funds for a new sanctuary. The name of the church was changed to Elwood Baptist Church in 1962. Additional facilities were built over the years to accommodate the growing congregation, which continues to serve the community with worship and educational programs. (1991)

Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church is a historical marker in Midway, Madison County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 24 historical markers documented in Madison County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 65 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.0590, -95.8272 near Midway. The nearest cataloged historic site is Allphin Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Allphin Cemetery, Elwood Cemetery, and Elwood Methodist Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5313011253. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.