Macedonia Baptist Church

SB-C070 Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery THC site visit MB 6/06/04 AKA Macedonia CemeteryUSGS point3193-231 Macedonia Baptist Church CemeterySabine Co Hist Soc, Rootsweb: Sabine Co. Hist. Marker: “The Macedonia Baptist Church was established on this site in 1885. Though it is likely that there are burials dating from that time, the earliest marked grave is that of Olin Robertson (1828-1906). Ten graves are those of World War I veterans, and more than 35 are those of veterans of World War II. Other wars and conflicts are represented as well. Four of those interred here in the 1970s lived more than 100 years. Many burials are those of persons born into slavery who lived to pave the way to freedom for succeeding generations of African Americans. There are more than 500 graves on this site. Of these, about 193 are unmarked. The high number of early unmarked graves is one reflection of the social and economic status of black people in this area at the turn of the 20th century. The cemetery is a chronicle of African American heritage. LOCATION: 2 miles east of Hemphill on FM 83 -- Erected 2000.”THC site visit MB 6/06/04: Hemphill, Tx, E on SH 83. Macedonia church on high hill, new red brick. Cemetery behind, about 500 ft. from roadway, about 150 ft. from church. Fenced formal site with THC subject marker. Diversity of formal and informal markers over time. Marker trees of Cedar, Crape Myrtle, Oak and Mimosa. Marker shrubs of Roses, Gardenias, Irises, Daylilies. Some unique markers and local castings. Also carnes, curbs with gravel, slabs. Photo enamels. Mounding. Abundant floral and decorative grave materials. US veterans. Approx 4.6 acres. GPS 31.21.02.82675N –93.49.45.50860W. Quad 3193-231.Low risk of endangerment, associated church, THC marker, recent burials, fenced, maintained. AA 3193-231 Tx Co Hwy map as MacedoniaTHC Marker 2000, church & cem

Macedonia Baptist Church is a cemetery in Hemphill, Sabine County. It is one of 103 cemeteries documented in Sabine County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 148 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.3509, -93.8296 near Hemphill. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hemphill First United Methodist Church (historical marker), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Hemphill, Felts Street, and Hemphill.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #7403007003. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.