Winnsboro in Franklin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Cypress Church and Cemetery

Photographed by QuesterMark, September 1, 2024

1. Cypress Church and Cemetery Texas Historical Marker

Inscription. On August 28, 1851, the Associated Cypress Baptist Church was founded. The congregation constructed a meetinghouse on this property which belonged to Spencer Shearer. In 1862 he deeded the six-acre site to the congregation. The site also served as a burial ground. The bell tower was used to call neighbors to help with grave digging. One of the earliest marked headstones is that of Jane Willis Huggins (1837-1854), daughter of Jonathan and Mary Huggins.

According to local tradition, Confederate troops trained on the church grounds during the Civil War, 1861-1865. The fellowship joined the Red River Baptist Association and was a charter member of Rehoboth Association of the Southern Baptist Convention. The present sanctuary replaced the original in 1953.

The next year another acre was donated to be used as needed for interments. Although plots are not sold, perpetual care is financed by donations at the memorial services each year in June. The Cypress Cemetery Foundation was organized in 1968.

Members of the church helped found the Mt. Zion Church which later began the First Baptist Church in Winnsboro. Descendants

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of many of the early founders are active in the congregation.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9837.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 33° 2.996′ N, 95° 16.679′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, Texas, in Franklin County. It is on County Road 3230 north of County Road 3250, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 884 Co Rd 3230, Winnsboro TX 75494, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Old Winnsboro Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away);

Cypress Church Sign with Texas Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by QuesterMark, September 1, 2024

2. Cypress Church Sign with Texas Historical Marker

The church is visible in the background

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Winnsboro (approx. 6.2 miles away); First Methodist Church of Winnsboro (approx. 6.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Winnsboro (approx. 6.4 miles away); Winnsboro Depot (approx. 6½ miles away); Bonnie and Clyde (approx. 6½ miles away); Boom Town (approx. 6½ miles away); Dr. George L. Baber (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

Regarding Cypress Church and Cemetery. The marker is in front of the Church building, next to the Church Sign. The cemetery is across the street, so behind you if you're looking at the marker.

Cypress Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by QuesterMark, September 1, 2024

3. Cypress Cemetery

Marker is not visible in this photo--it's behind this point of view.

Photographed by QuesterMark, September 1, 2024

4. Cypress Cemetery

Marker is not visible in this photo--it's behind this point of view.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2024, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 669 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2024, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.