Near Emmet in Nevada County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Ephesus Cemetery
Emmet
Photographed By James Hulse, October 23, 2021
1. Ephesus Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Ephesus Cemetery. Emmet. The Ephesus Cemetery, listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 22, 2009, was established for the members and families of the Ephesus Primitive Baptist Church. Thirteen years before the platting of the railroad town of Emmet, ten acres of land were deeded in 1860 for a church and school to be built at this location. The original church building next to the cemetery was demolished and rebuilt in the 1940s. The oldest marked burial is dated November 6, 1876. Other burials include Benjamin Luke Landers, an early church pastor: Benjamin Young Landers, a world war one veteran; W.T. Byrd, a Confederate veteran; as well as many early settlers of the surrounding area.
The Ephesus Cemetery, listed in the National Register of Historic Places on January 22, 2009, was established for the members and families of the Ephesus Primitive Baptist Church. Thirteen years before the platting of the railroad town of Emmet, ten acres of land were deeded in 1860 for a church and school to be built at this location. The original church building next to the cemetery was demolished and rebuilt in the 1940s. The oldest marked burial is dated November 6, 1876. Other burials include Benjamin Luke Landers, an early church pastor: Benjamin Young Landers, a WWI veteran; W.T. Byrd, a Confederate veteran; as well as many early settlers of the surrounding area.
Erected 2020 by Ephesus Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, Gene and Frances Ross. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 2009.
Location. 33° 44.329′ N, 93° 28.007′ W. Marker is near Emmet, Arkansas, in Nevada County. Marker is on U.S. 67, 0.3 miles north of East 1st Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located along the Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2890 US-67, Emmet AR 71835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured
3. The view of the Ephesus Cemetery and Marker from the street
Photographed By James Hulse, October 23, 2021
4. The Ephesus Church
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
