Historical MarkerNew Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery
Henderson · Rusk County · Dedicated 1980 · THC Atlas #5401011024
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Marker Inscription
Located on part of the Hansel Wright Survey, this congregation and cemetery were established in the 1850s. Many early church members, including organizers Thomas Ballenger (1811-1882) and B.F. Montgomery (1810-1900), migrated to the area from Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This site was named in honor of a church in their home state. The first property here was obtained in 1855 from Miles Yandle, the son-in-law of Hansel Wright. The burial ground contains the graves of many pioneer settlers and members of the fellowship.
About this site
New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery is a historical marker in Henderson, Rusk County, dedicated in 1980. It is one of 72 historical markers documented in Rusk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.2274, -94.6971 near Henderson. The nearest cataloged historic site is New Prospect Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Antioch, Wright's Cemetery, and Millville Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5401011024. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
