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

New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Located on part of the Hansel Wright Survey, this congregation and cemetery were established in the 1850s. Many early church members, including organizers Thomas Ballenger (1811-1882) and B.F. Montgomery (1810-1900), migrated to the area from Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This site was named in honor of a church in their home state. The first property here was obtained in 1855 from Miles Yandle, the son-in-law of Hansel Wright. The burial ground contains the graves of many pioneer settlers and members of the fellowship.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11024.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 32° 13.55′ N, 94° 41.805′ W. Marker is near Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of County Road 273 and County Road 270, on the left when traveling north on County Road 273. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8943 Co Rd 270, Henderson

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TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Antioch (approx. 0.7 miles away); Wright's Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Church Hill United Methodist Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Millville Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Honoring Veterans of of the War Between the States (approx. 2.9 miles away); John Strong / Mary Ann (Whatley) Strong (approx. 4.1 miles away); Strong Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Crim's Chapel Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

The entrance to the New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. The entrance to the New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery and Marker

New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

3. New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.