Historical MarkerBiloxi Community
Bleakwood · Newton County · Dedicated 1989 · THC Atlas #5351011098
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Settlement of this area began in the early 19th Century, as people moved into Texas from the southern United States. A post office was established in 1849, and continued settlement resulted in the building of homes, businesses, schools, and churches. Many former slaves established homes here following the Civil War. Biloxi Colored Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) Church began meeting informally in 1870, and Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church began in 1921. Biloxi Evergreen Cemetery dates to the 1880s. Biloxi continues to be an important part of Newton County.
About this site
Biloxi Community is a historical marker in Bleakwood, Newton County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Newton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 126 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.6513, -93.7686 near Bleakwood. The nearest cataloged historic site is Biloxi Evergreen Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include McFarland-Wilson Cemetery, Watson Chapel, and Watson Chapel Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5351011098. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
