Elwood in Madison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 9, 2023
1. Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church. . In 1883 a small group of people gathered together to organize a missionary Baptist church. Named for its location near Cobbs Creek, the congregation called the Rev. E.W. Mitchell as its first pastor. Land at this site was acquired in 1901, and church members worked together to raise funds for a new sanctuary. The name of the church was changed to Elwood Baptist Church in 1962. Additional facilities were built over the years to accommodate the growing congregation, which continues to serve the community with worship and educational programs.
In 1883 a small group of people gathered together to organize a missionary Baptist church. Named for its location near Cobbs Creek, the congregation called the Rev. E.W. Mitchell as its first pastor. Land at this site was acquired in 1901, and church members worked together to raise funds for a new sanctuary. The name of the church was changed to Elwood Baptist Church in 1962. Additional facilities were built over the years to accommodate the growing congregation, which continues to serve the community with worship and educational programs.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11253.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 31° 3.543′ N, 95° 49.635′ W. Marker is in Elwood, Texas, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Old San Antonio Road (OSR) and Malone Road (County Highway 218), on the right when traveling east on Old San Antonio Road (OSR). The marker is located by the street in front of the Elwood Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14778 TX OSR, Midway TX 75852, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church Marker along the highway
Photographed By James Hulse, April 9, 2023
3. The Elwood Baptist Church (Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
