South Leon Baptist Church
First Baptist church formed in Comanche County. Organized by the Rev. Richard Howard and 8 charter members, under a brush arbor built here, 1857. Early services were held in a log schoolhouse (300 ft. W). Later, combination church-school was built near cemetery. In 1906 the present building was erected. Church was dissolved, 1859, due to Indian troubles; reorganized in 1872 with James Cunningham and F. H. Neely as deacons. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964
31.7695° N, 98.5204° W
Where to Find It
At Newburg Cemetery, FM 1476, Newburg.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Newburg Cemetery Comanche vicinity
- 0.1 mi N Texas Ranger Captain James Cunningham Comanche
- 1.5 mi NW Cunningham Family Reunion Comanche
- 1.8 mi S Captain James Cunningham Home Comanche vicinity
- 3.8 mi NW Big Eye Cemetery Comanche
- 5.4 mi E Cora Cemetery Gustine