Near Mount Enterprise in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Smyrna Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, March 15, 2025

1. Smyrna Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation grew from the pioneer Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, which was organized in 1858. On August 16, 1873, following the earlier dissolution of Mt. Carmel several former members and area residents attended a meeting at Chinquapin Spring which resulted in formation of the Smyrna Baptist Church. Early facilities at Chinquapin Spring and Redland were shared with local Methodists. A separate sanctuary was constructed here in 1907. Since the organization of Smyrna Baptist Church in 1873. The congregation has been a member of the Mt. Zion Association.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11070.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is August 16, 1873.

Location. 31° 56.845′ N, 94° 45.977′ W. Marker is near Mount Enterprise, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 2496 and County Road 3156, on the right when traveling west on Road 2496. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Enterprise TX 75681, United States

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Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: James Wyatt Griffith (approx. half a mile away); Oran Heaton Griffith (approx. half a mile away); Holleman Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); McCune Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); Redlands Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lyles-Sanders Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Sulphur Springs Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Maple Grove Cemetery (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Enterprise.

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Photographed by James Hulse, March 15, 2025

2. Smyrna Baptist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.