Milam County Historical Commission
Milam County, Texas
Milam County, Texas
Rev. Joseph P. Sneed
The marker is located in the Sneed's Chapel
Cemetery; near FM 2027, the Brazos River,
Baileyville and CR 270; from Cameron take US Hwy. 77 north 5-miles to FM 485 and turn right, continue 5-miles to FM 979, turn left and go 8-miles to FM 2027, turn left, go 2.4-miles to CR 270 and turn left, at the red gate turn right, take left fork.
Cemetery; near FM 2027, the Brazos River,
Baileyville and CR 270; from Cameron take US Hwy. 77 north 5-miles to FM 485 and turn right, continue 5-miles to FM 979, turn left and go 8-miles to FM 2027, turn left, go 2.4-miles to CR 270 and turn left, at the red gate turn right, take left fork.
Rev. Joseph P. Sneed (Jan. 10, 1804 - Nov. 21, 1881) A Methodist minister. Licensed 1828, Tennessee. After a Texas visit in 1834, volunteered as a missionary to Texas Republic in 1838. Organized many churches. Once was circuit rider for 7-county area. Prospered as a farmer, rancher, preacher.
Erected 1967
Photos courtesy of
Marion & Steve Daughtry
Marion & Steve Daughtry