Milam County Historical Commission
Milam County, Texas
Milam County, Texas
Little River Baptist
Church & Cemetery
Church & Cemetery
From Maysfield: north on FM 485 approx. 2.5 miles, east on FM 979 approx. 3.5 miles;
From Cameron: 13.5 miles on 485, then east on FM 979 approx. 3.5 miles.
From Cameron: 13.5 miles on 485, then east on FM 979 approx. 3.5 miles.
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.
Erected 1970
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