Near Hamlin in Jones County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Neinda Community
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 7, 2014
1. Neinda Community Marker
Soon after Jones County organized in 1881, ranchers settled west of Skinout Mountain and established a community called Banner. In 1890, a post office named Neinda opened, with John O’Brien as postmaster. A cemetery began the following year. The Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway bypassed the town in 1902 (creating Hamlin 6 mi. NW), and the post office closed in 1907. At its peak in the 1920s, the community had a school, Methodist and Baptist churches, a cotton gin, a doctor’s office, pharmacies, stores and a filling station. By the early 21st century, only the cemetery (1891), Neinda Baptist Church building (1905) and Brown’s Cash Store Building (1927) remained in the once viable town.Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13955.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 32° 47.944′ N, 100° 4.957′ W. Marker is near Hamlin, Texas, in Jones
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Neinda Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Boyd Chapel Community (approx. 2.8 miles away); Hamlin (approx. 6.3 miles away); Woods Chapel Cemetery (approx. 7.6 miles away); Adair - Steadman Site (approx. 8.9 miles away); Site of Hitson Community (approx. 10 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Anson (approx. 11.1 miles away); First Presbyterian Church Building (approx. 11.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamlin.
Regarding Neinda Community. The town site of Neinda and the Neinda Baptist Church are located ½ mile west of the marker.
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 7, 2014
2. Neinda Cemetery Entrance
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3. View to East Along County Road 182
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4. View to West Along County Road 182
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5. Neinda Baptist Church (1905)
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 7, 2014
6. Directional Signs on Farm to Market Road 126
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 10, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
