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South Leon Baptist Church

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

31.7695° N, 98.5204° W

Where to Find It

At Newburg Cemetery, FM 1476, Newburg.

Nearby Markers

All 72 markers in Comanche County

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