New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery
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.
32.2259° N, 94.6967° W
Where to Find It
8 miles NE of Henderson on SH 43
Nearby Markers
- 0.6 mi SW Antioch Henderson
- 1.1 mi NE Wright's Cemetery Henderson
- 2.9 mi SE Church Hill United Methodist Church Henderson
- 2.9 mi NW Millville Cemetery Henderson
- 4.1 mi SE John Strong and Mary Ann (Whatley) Strong Henderson
- 4.1 mi SE Strong Cemetery Henderson