Historical MarkerCedar Grove Baptist Church
Milam · Sabine County · Dedicated 2014 · THC Atlas #5507017881
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Marker Inscription
Although Cedar Grove Colored Baptist Church’s founding date is unknown, first records of the African American church show the land is on property granted to James Mason in 1830. Church records suggest the church was established around 1890. In 1904, the congregation moved three miles southeast to its present location and by 1915, the church served as a school for black students. Notable construction includes the rear portion of the building in the early 1930s, and the establishment of the cemetery in the early 1960s. Cedar Grove Baptist Church is one of the first black churches in Sabine County and a significant place of support for the African American community. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2014
About this site
Cedar Grove Baptist Church is a historical marker in Milam, Sabine County, dedicated in 2014. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Sabine County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 148 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.4861, -93.8008 near Milam. The nearest cataloged historic site is Greer (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Vickers, Vance E Vickers, and Mason.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507017881. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
