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.
Harmony Baptist Church and Cemetery. . 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
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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.)
Location. 29° 3.116′ N, 97° 49.11′ W. Marker is near Ecleto, Texas, in Karnes County. 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.
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 50 times since then and 9 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.