DeBerry in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

DeBerry Baptist Church

By James Hulse, November 6, 2020

1. DeBerry Baptist Church Marker

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This fellowship grew from the pioneer Bell-Fountain Baptist Church, which was organized prior to the Civil War. After a fire destroyed the Bell-Fountain Chapel in 1880, members started two separate congregations: Shady Grove and DeBerry. Land for construction of the first DeBerry sanctuary was donated by Holland Livingston Anderson. The Rev. T.A. Coleman served as the first pastor. Adjacent land and new facilities were added later as the church grew. For over a century DeBerry Baptist Church has led in service work and community development.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10824.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 32° 18.078′ N, 94° 9.977′ W. Marker is in DeBerry, Texas, in Panola County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 31 and County Highway 3151, on the right when traveling north on Highway 31. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: De Berry TX 75639, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. DeBerry (approx. ¼ mile away); Mt. Zion Cemetery

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By James Hulse, November 6, 2020

2. DeBerry Baptist Church and Marker

(approx. 4.1 miles away); Deadwood Cemetery (approx. 10.8 miles away); Jim Reeves (approx. 10.9 miles away); Panola County (approx. 14.2 miles away); Jonathan Anderson (approx. 14.2 miles away); Margie Neal (approx. 14.2 miles away); First Public Restroom Building (approx. 14.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeBerry.

Also see . . . DeBerry, Texas. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on November 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

By James Hulse, November 6, 2020

3. DeBerry Baptist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 34 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.