Milam County Historical Commission
Milam County, Texas
Milam County, Texas
New Providence Primitive Baptist Church
Maysfield, TX
Maysfield, TX
Take US77 north from Cameron to FM 485; turn east (right) onto FM 485 for 5.7 miles to FM 979; Church is at intersection of
FM 485 & 979.
FM 485 & 979.
New Providence Primitive Baptist Church
Constituted in 1866 with eight charter members, New Providence Primitive Baptist Church has served this rural area of Milam County for over a century. Elders William Thomas and G. W. McDonald were the church's original preachers. Members first held their services in a schoolhouse in Maysfield. This property was deeded to the church in 1899. That same year, members built a white frame structure in which they continued to worship at the turn of the 21st century. The church grounds remain in use as a gathering place for families, and church services continue to reflect the doctrines of the founders.
Constituted in 1866 with eight charter members, New Providence Primitive Baptist Church has served this rural area of Milam County for over a century. Elders William Thomas and G. W. McDonald were the church's original preachers. Members first held their services in a schoolhouse in Maysfield. This property was deeded to the church in 1899. That same year, members built a white frame structure in which they continued to worship at the turn of the 21st century. The church grounds remain in use as a gathering place for families, and church services continue to reflect the doctrines of the founders.
Erected 2001
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