Historical Markers and War Memorials in Elkhart, Texas
Palestine is the county seat for Anderson County
Elkhart is in Anderson County
Anderson County(74) ► ADJACENT TO ANDERSON COUNTY Cherokee County(89) ► Freestone County(38) ► Henderson County(38) ► Houston County(116) ► Leon County(18) ►
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A San Jacinto Veteran Born in Tennessee May 29, 1812 Died August 1, 1844
His Wife Lucinda Eaton Parker
Born January 14, 1820 Died January 27, 1847 — — Map (db m245832) WM
After the Civil War, the Cromwell family moved to Elkhart in Anderson County. Finding no organized Baptist church in the community, J.W. Cromwell decided to organize a Baptist church. In April of 1886, Cromwell and six other charter members founded . . . — — Map (db m207084) HM
The first Methodist service held in this area was in 1840. When a group of citizens formed a small congregation that met in private homes. In 1878 a Methodist mission was established in Elkhart. The Rev. J.F. Henderson, a circuit riding minister, . . . — — Map (db m207066) HM
Flagpole Erected by John P. Parker Great Great Great Great Grandson of Elder Daniel Parker Eagle Scout Service Project
September 2002
In Honor of the Veterans Buried at Pilgrim — — Map (db m245821) WM
A Soldier in the Army of Texas, 1836
Born in Indiana July 26, 1816 Died November 24, 1849
His Wife Laura Jordon Bennett
Born August 28, 1830 Died December 24, 1925 — — Map (db m245833) WM
Replica, oldest Protestant Church in Texas. As Pilgrim Primitive Baptist Church, constituted July 28, 1855, in Crawford County, Ill.
Under guidance of Elder Daniel Parker, a "Moving Arm" of established church, 11 members entered Texas, Jan., . . . — — Map (db m245751) HM
Organized in Illinois in 1833
by Daniel Parker
Members moved to Texas
First meeting in
Stephen F. Austin's Colony
January 20, 1834
Log church built December, 1839
Old graveyard adjoins.
Present church fourth on the same site . . . — — Map (db m36924) HM
Organized in Illinois, July 26, 1833 by Daniel Parker
Members moved to Texas in a body
arriving November 12, 1833.
First recorded meeting in Texas
was held in Austin's Colony near the present town of Anderson, Grimes County January 20, . . . — — Map (db m245752) HM
Replica Made 1949 of First Building Erected Here After Pilgrim Church Was Formed in 1833 by Elder Daniel Parker
Replica Reconstructed 1997 — — Map (db m245827) HM
Pioneer Baptist Minister
Born in Virginia
April 6, 1781 Died December 3, 1844
His Wife Patsy Dixon Parker
Born January 17, 1783 Died December 1, 1846 — — Map (db m245830) WM
Despite adverse conditions, African Americans in Texas in the late 19th century worked hard to provide their children with an education. Students in this area attended Mt. Moriah, Boxes Creek, Beulah, Washington Chapel, Union Hope and New Mt. Zion . . . — — Map (db m212161) HM
