Near Tyler in Smith County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hebron Baptist Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 7, 2026

1. Hebron Baptist Church Marker

Inscription.
Although it may have been established earlier, Hebron Baptist Church petitioned to join the Cherokee Baptist Association in 1859. One of the congregation's petitioners, Reverend William H. Ray, helped to organize many area Baptist churches, including First Bpatist Church of Tyler, First Baptist Church of Winona and Harris Creek Baptist Church.

Prior to 1891, two acres had been acquired by the congregation and another acre was added in 1901 when W.H. Cousins sold the property to trustees elected to represent the people of the Hebron community. This new property and the original two acres with an existing building were designated for use by the church and also as a school. In 1936, after the closing of the school, the three acres were sold to church trustees for exclusive use by the Hebron Baptist congregation.

Community outreach has always been an important part of church activities. Many social events such as fish fries, hamburger and hot dog suppers and fall festivals have been hosted by the church for the community. The church has also established a food pantry and a clothes pantry for those in need. Active youth

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programs and a Vacation Bible School have been established. Mission work is also important to the church. The congregation supports an orphanage in Monterrey, Mexico, and also supports a mission in the Philippines. Today, Hebron Baptist Church continues as a vital religious center to those in the surrounding community.

Erected 2010 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16391.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 32° 22.865′ N, 95° 13.492′ W. Marker is near Tyler, Texas, in Smith County. It is at the intersection of Old Longview Road (County Road 384) and County Road 388, on the left when traveling north on Old Longview Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11151 CR 384 (Old Longview Rd), Tyler TX 75702, 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.

Hebron Baptist Church and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, September 7, 2026

2. Hebron Baptist Church and marker

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Camp Ford Stockade (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cabin of Lt. Col. J.B. Leake (approx. 2.7 miles away); Camp Ford (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Ford (approx. 2.7 miles away); Camp Ford - Establishment of the Camp (approx. 2.8 miles away); Camp Ford - Early Days as a Prison Camp (approx. 2.8 miles away); Camp Ford - Prisoners from Louisiana (approx. 2.8 miles away); Camp Ford Confederate Guards (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tyler.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.