Antioch Cemetery
Located on a two-acre site purchased in 1883 by the trustees of the New Hope Methodist Episcopal Church from J. Thomas and Oma Henry, this cemetery has long served the Black farming community of Antioch. The earliest marked grave is that of Allen Delorah, who died in 1894. The cemetery contains numerous unmarked graves of early settlers and ministers. One of the earliest graveyards in this part of Henderson County, Antioch Cemetery is the burial site for many of the area's pioneers. (1984)
32.1398° N, 96.0345° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as in storage, so it may not be standing at this location.
Where to Find It
2 mi. SW of Malakoff on CR 1300. Marker reported damaged Aug. 2021, being repaired by cemetery association.
Nearby Markers
- 2.3 mi N First Baptist Church on Walker Street Malakoff
- 2.4 mi NE First Baptist Church of Malakoff Malakoff
- 2.5 mi NE First United Methodist Church of Malakoff Malakoff
- 2.8 mi NE Malakoff Malakoff
- 3.4 mi W Trinidad Independent School District Trinidad
- 3.5 mi W Malakoff Man Trinidad