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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Allphin Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Daniel Larrison (approx. 4.6 miles away); James and Calpernia Mitchell (approx. 4.7 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 5 miles away); Midway Church of Christ (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 6.1 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elwood.

The Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 9, 2023

2. The Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church Marker along the highway

The Elwood Baptist Church (Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church) image. Click for full size.

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 265 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.