Edna in Jackson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Enon Cemetery

Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022

1. Enon Cemetery Marker

Inscription. In 1856 the Rev. Joseph I. Loudermilk (1816-1880) came to Jackson County and organized Enon Baptist Church - the first church of that faith in the county. He was pastor from that time until his death, and was buried here. A five-acre site was given by John and Clarissa Andrews on Oct. 23, 1858, for the church and cemetery. The first interment (1862) was Isaac J. Sheppard. There are now 65 graves and cemetery is still open for burials. Site of the church is partially enclosed by cemetery fence.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1488.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 29° 4.533′ N, 96° 42.586′ W. Marker is in Edna, Texas, in Jackson County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 111, 2 miles north of Upper Cordele Road (County Highway 401), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the highway at a roadside pullout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edna TX 77957, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mission Nuestra Señora del Espiritu Santo de Zuñiga (approx. 7½ miles away); Brackenridge Cemetery (approx. 7.6 miles away); The Famous Lavaca-Navidad Meeting of 1835

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(approx. 7.6 miles away); Early Jackson County (approx. 7.7 miles away); Confederates of Jackson County (approx. 7.7 miles away); Jackson County, C.S.A. (approx. 7.7 miles away); a different marker also named Jackson County (approx. 7.7 miles away); Macaroni Station (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edna.

The Enon Cemetery Marker along the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022

2. The Enon Cemetery Marker along the road

The view of the Enon Cemetery Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022

3. The view of the Enon Cemetery Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.