On County Road 405 at County Road 407 on County Road 405.
Although the oldest recorded tombstone in this cemetery is dated 1849, land was not formally set aside for that purpose until 1875. The property was deeded by Thomas Jefferson Miller soon after the death of his son, Theo. Miller (d. 1889) and his . . . — — Map (db m268451) HM
On Farm to Market Road 699 at County Road 407, on the right when traveling south on Road 699.
Five charter members founded this church in 1871. J.F. McLendon and W.H.H. Hayes served as first pastors. A sanctuary was built on 2.4 acres (present-day Antioch Cemetery) donated by T.J. Miller and Margaret Barnes in 1876. It was destroyed by fire . . . — — Map (db m268450) HM
On Van Buren Street at Monroe Street (State Road 152 Spur) on Van Buren Street.
The first Methodist worship services for area pioneers were conducted in 1844, when the region was served as part of the San Augustine circuit. The first pastor for the church, known originally as Liberty Chapel, was the Rev. Jeff Shook. Services . . . — — Map (db m268527) HM
On E Grand Bluff (Farm to Market Road 124) 0.1 miles east of Neale Street, on the left when traveling east.
Organized on May 15, 1886 with 12 charter members, this congregation originally was known as Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Members soon built a sanctuary on land donated by John Loyd and Emma Appling. The first pastor to serve the fellowship was . . . — — Map (db m268528) HM
On 124 near County Road 248, on the left when traveling north.
Panola County pioneer Isaac R. Youngblood was born about 1793. Не and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Texas from Washington County, Georgia, before 1846. In 1847 the county commissioners named him overseer of Grand Bluff Road and part of a . . . — — Map (db m268526) HM
On County Road 212 0.4 miles south of Farm to Market Road 124.
This cemetery began in 1870 in the rural community once known as Scruggs. The oldest documented burial was that of Elizabeth Scruggs (1820-1870). Land was donated for a church and graveyard by homesteaders Robert Alexander Craig and his wife Martha . . . — — Map (db m268540) HM
On County Road 242 1 mile east of County Line Road (Farm to Market Road 3231).
Elijah Wyatt, who came to Texas in 1838, is thought to have died and been buried here in 1849. His son-in-law, Terrell Henson, deeded land to T.Α. Sullivan in 1855, reserving one acre for "The graveyard and meeting house," supporting the local . . . — — Map (db m268555) HM
On County Highway 456 0.5 miles County Highway 458, on the right when traveling north.
Lorenzo H. Adams (1849-1912) came to this area from Arkansas after the Civil War. He was elected constable in 1880 and later served as Justice of the Peace and Deputy Sheriff upon the death of his daughter Georgia Anne (1871-1884), Adams donated . . . — — Map (db m160630) HM
Near Anderson Road (County Road 4053) 0.4 miles north of Antioch Road (Farm to Market Road 699).
Situated on the southeast side of Carthage on a hill shaded by large trees, Anderson Cemetery is the burial place for many of Panola County's early settlers. The cemetery was named for Jonathan Anderson (1798-1890), who donated 100 acres of his land . . . — — Map (db m268449) HM
On St. Mary Street (Business U.S. 59) at East Panola Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Mary Street.
In 1907, twelve area women, including Texas' first woman senator, Margie Neal, established the circulating book club. Focusing on civic and social issues in addition to literacy, the club's first major project was to raise funds for Carthage's first . . . — — Map (db m208879) HM
On County Road 108 at County Road 106, on the right when traveling west on County Road 108.
Soon after the Civil War, settlers established a community here, naming it Snap after Snap Cariker, a physician and early resident. On May 14, 1905, several members of what was known as Six Mile Church met under the leadership of the Rev. W.A. . . . — — Map (db m268448) HM
On West Sabine Street at North Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling west on West Sabine Street.
Organized with 17 members on September 26, 1901, Central Baptist has been a significant part of Carthage's religious and cultural heritage through the years. Formed under the leadership of the Rev. H. E. Harris, the early congregation included . . . — — Map (db m105279) HM
Near County Highway 445 0.2 miles east of Farm to Market Road 31, on the right when traveling east.
The community of Deadwood was established in the 1830s by the Adam LaGrone family. A family burial ground was begun on the LaGrone farm in 1847 when Adam LaGrone's wife Christeena, died. Adam was buried next to his wife nine years later. Although . . . — — Map (db m160632) HM
On South Market Street at Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling north on South Market Street.
Ten years after Carthage became the county seat, a group of pioneers assembled to organize a Baptist Church. In April 1858 the Rev. J.H. Whitmore was called as first pastor. By the end of the year, the congregation had agreed to support missions and . . . — — Map (db m268452) HM
On South Market Street (County Highway 10) at West Wellington Street, on the right when traveling south on South Market Street.
Gospel meetings in the late 1880s brought together enough prospective members to organize the First Christian Church of Carthage. Hamilton Pollard deeded a lot to the congregation in 1890, and a building was completed the next year. When the . . . — — Map (db m110933) HM
On Farm to Market Road 959 at County Road 277, on the right when traveling south on Road 959.
This African American Cemetery is located on land deeded to former slaves by Spearman Holland after the Civil War. The site also included the Pine Grove Baptist Church, a school, and lodge hall. Though the site contains more than 500 graves, only a . . . — — Map (db m268522) HM
Near South Sycamore Street at West Wellington Street.
In 1862, Jimmy Arnold, a 15 year old orphan boy from Carthage, left Texas to fight in the Civil War as a member of Company G, 14th Texas Cavalry.
As a line formed for the Battle of Chickamauga on Sept. 20, 1863, Jimmy had a premonition that he . . . — — Map (db m105842) HM WM
Near Farm to Market Road 31 0.4 miles south of County Road 4557, on the right when traveling north.
Historic Civil
Engineering Landmark
International Boundary Marker
Republic of Texas-United States
(Set April 23, 1841)
Designated by the Texas and Louisiana Sections — — Map (db m105272) HM
Near Farm to Market Road 31 0.4 miles south of County Road 4557, on the right when traveling north.
In the early 1700s, France and Spain began disputing their New World international boundary that included this area; each nation claimed what is now Texas. When the U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, the boundary was still . . . — — Map (db m105262) HM
Born in Galloway, James Travis Reeves played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league team until an injury forced him to abandon that career. He became a radio disc jockey and formed a country western band. Joining the Grand . . . — — Map (db m26550) HM
Kentucky native Jonathan "Old Shelby" Anderson, a grandson of American Revolution veteran Bailey Anderson, settled in this area when Texas was part of Mexico. He served in the Texas Revolution and fought at the Battle of San Jacinto. In 1848 he . . . — — Map (db m105277) HM
On County Road 114 0.3 miles west of Farm to Market Road 959.
Born January 14, 1814 in Kentucky. Served in the Army of Texas, 1835. Participated in the storming of Bexar. Died April 16, 1862
His wife, Angelina Lindsey born 1825. Died 1862 — — Map (db m268524) HM
A native of Panola County, Margie Elizabeth Neal began her career as a teacher in 1893. She became editor and owner of the East Texas Register newspaper in 1904. A respected educator and leader in the woman suffrage movement, she was the first . . . — — Map (db m104958) HM
On Shelby Street, on the left when traveling north.
Designed by J. N. Carnes and completed in 1891, this structure served as the Panola County Jail for sixty-two years. The two-story brick building exhibits Italianate and Romanesque style influences and features a symmetrical facade with projecting . . . — — Map (db m208887) HM
Near Shelby Street at East Panola Street (Business U.S. 79).
Formed from
Harrison and Shelby Counties
Created March 30, 1846
Organized July 13, 1846
Named for an Indian word
meaning "cotton"
County Seat, Pulaski, 1846
Carthage, since 1848 — — Map (db m104956) HM
On State Road 149 3.8 miles north of U.S. 79, on the right when traveling north.
This church was organized in 1848 with the Rev. N.S. Johnson as the first pastor. Early services were conducted in homes, except for summer camp meetings held at a site known as Old Camp Ground (2.5 mi. S). A sanctuary was constructed there later . . . — — Map (db m268521) HM
On West Panola Street (Business U.S. 79), on the right when traveling east.
Tom M. Bowers (1837-1916) printed the first issue of the Watchman on July 2, 1873. He had published the Carthage Banner here from 1859 until he left about 1861 to serve in the Confederate army. Type was handset, and news items came from other . . . — — Map (db m208880) HM
On U.S. 79 0.4 miles west of County Road 301, on the right when traveling east.
In the 1870s Richard Ormand Respess (1839-1906) and his wife Nannie Lois Williams moved here from Harrison County. Respess gave the land and taught at the first school built in the Frog Pond community, known later as Liberty Chapel. His oldest son . . . — — Map (db m208882) HM
On County Road 1521 at County Road 152, on the right when traveling west on County Road 1521.
Organized on Saturday before the 4th Lord's Day in September, 1843 by Rev. Isaac Reed.
A pioneer Baptist minister in his home two miles northwest moved to this spot in 1874.
The original minutes of organization are in the possession of . . . — — Map (db m268437) HM
On State Road 315 at County Road 112, on the right when traveling west on State Road 315.
1843: Isaac Reed assisted by Lemuel Herrin. Led in the organization of the Old Bethel Church at Reed Settlement, about two miles west of Clayton. The church membership was composed of the White settlers and their Black slaves. After the Civil War, . . . — — Map (db m268438) HM
On County Road 1512 0.4 miles north of County Road 151, on the left when traveling north.
Pioneer Baptist minister. Born in Tennessee. Came to Texas in 1834. Rev. Reed erected the Old North Church near Nacogdoches in 1838. In 1843 he erected Old Bethel Church. Killed by Indians in 1848. — — Map (db m268446) HM
On Community Drive (County Road 3082) 0.1 miles east of Highway 1794.
Served by the early Kinlock post office,this farming region was settled by pioneer families who shared this community cemetery. The earliest marked grave is that of Beulah P. Hough (1839-1850). Several Confederate veterans are also buried here. . . . — — Map (db m268454) HM
On County Road 314 east of Farm to Market Road 1186, on the right when traveling east.
Established to serve the rural residents of northeast Panola County, Shady Grove Baptist Church was in existence by 1880. The first pastor, the Rev. J.R. Alexander, continued to serve the congregation until 1907. The original one-room wooden church . . . — — Map (db m268453) HM
On Farm to Market Road 31 0.1 miles north of U.S. 79, on the left when traveling north.
Site of 1850 sawmill and grist mill. Settled mostly by cotton planters. Center for markets and gins. Oil development after 1900.
Named for Col. Alfred W. DeBerry (1829-1903). 28th Texas Cavalry, Dismounted Confederate Army. In 1863 – 65 . . . — — Map (db m160717) HM
On Farm to Market Road 31 at County Highway 3151, on the right when traveling north on Highway 31.
This fellowship grew from the pioneer Bell-Fountain Baptist Church, which was organized prior to the Civil War. After a fire destroyed the Bell-Fountain Chapel in 1880, members started two separate congregations: Shady Grove and DeBerry. Land for . . . — — Map (db m160712) HM
On County Highway 328 0.1 miles north of U.S. 79, on the right when traveling north.
This site was originally part of a tract owned by pioneer area settlers Richard and Polly Golden. They later gave it to their daughter Elizabeth and her husband Cornelius Crenshaw. Who buried a son here in the 1840s. They deeded the property to . . . — — Map (db m160760) HM
On U.S. 79 4 miles west of Farm to Market Road 1970, on the left when traveling east.
The Rev. Littleton Fowler, an early Methodist missionary in East Texas, is believed to have organized this congregation between 1837 and 1839. Land for the first sanctuary, now the site of Old Williams Cemetery (1 mi. W), was donated by Purviance . . . — — Map (db m221458) HM
On County Road 236 at Farm to Market Road 1251 on County Road 236.
According to local oral history, this community graveyard began in 1872. Jemima Guest Gentry, who had mentioned to her family that a nearby cedar grove would make a nice cemetery plot, died on June 8, 1872. Her family obtained permission from . . . — — Map (db m268557) HM
On Farm to Market Road 1971 at County Road 1741, on the left when traveling south on Road 1971.
The world-renowned American historian Walter Prescott Webb was born near this site. His parents were Casner P. and Mary Elizabeth (Kyle) Webb. C.P. Webb farmed and taught school. The family moved in 1893 to the edge of central west Texas. There a . . . — — Map (db m268436) HM
On County Road 433 0.1 miles north of County Road 430, on the left when traveling north.
Organized as Methodist Church Concord; had a house of worship before 1858. Present site was deeded to church Nov. 28, 1876, by E.S. Hull. This building was erected by men of community in winter of 1876-1877. About 1900 name was changed to conform . . . — — Map (db m290720) HM
On County Road 425 east of U.S. 59, on the right when traveling east.
Residents of the Woods community established a Baptist church in 1855. Members first met in a structure that was also used for worship by Methodists and as a schoolhouse. The congregation later constructed a building here, on property deeded by . . . — — Map (db m268293) HM
