Near Ecleto in Karnes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Harmony Baptist Church and Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

1. Harmony Baptist Church and Cemetery Marker

Inscription. According to oral tradition, the Harmony Baptist Church began in 1864. A church building was constructed by 1875, when Thomas Ragsdale donated land at this site to the church. The building was used also for school classes and Woodmen of the World Lodge meetings. The nearby cemetery is the burial site of some early settlers of Harmony and Karnes County. The oldest marked grave, that of Martha Rabb, dates to 1875. Although the Harmony Baptist Church disbanded in 1974, descendants of early members continue to meet here annually. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2385.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 29° 3.116′ N, 97° 49.11′ W. Marker is near Ecleto, Texas, in Karnes County. It is at the intersection of County Road 262 and Farm to Market Road 627, on the right when traveling north on County Road 262. The marker is located at the front of the church facing the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 County Rd 262, Gillett TX 78116, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Riedel Dam and Early Industries (approx. 5½ miles away); John Wesley Hardin writes an autobiography (approx. 5.6 miles away); John Wesley Hardin's Wedding Day (approx. 5.6 miles away); Ox-Cart Road (approx. 7 miles away); Thomas Ruckman (approx. 7 miles away); Helena (approx. 7 miles away); Helena Union Church (approx. 7 miles away); Old Helena Courthouse (approx. 7 miles away).

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

2. Harmony Baptist Church and Cemetery Marker

The Harmony Cemetery next to the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

3. The Harmony Cemetery next to the church

The back of the Harmony Baptist Church from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 23, 2023

4. The back of the Harmony Baptist Church from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 25, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.