Little River Baptist Church and Cemetery

Organized in 1849 with eight members. Met in local homes for worship. First building was a small log cabin. Church grew as settlers entered area. In 1855 70 members joined congregation following a three-day revival. Church was center of social life here, as throughout rural Texas. Important members sat in front, in "Amen Pews." Had separate sides for men, women. Present building was finished in 1873 by church together with Masonic Lodge. Cemetery started in early days. The structure was enlarged to present size in 1909. (1970)

Little River Baptist Church and Cemetery is a historical marker in Maysfield, Milam County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Milam County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.9493, -96.8733 near Maysfield. The nearest cataloged historic site is Beale (cemetery), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Providence Primitive Baptist Church, Rentsch, and Maysfield United Methodist Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5331007980. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.