On Farm to Market Road 979 near County Road 249 A, on the left when traveling south.
Organized in 1849 with eight members. Met in local homes for worship. First building was a small log cabin. Church grew as settlers entered area. In 1855 70 members joined congregation following a three-day revival. Church was center of social life . . . — — Map (db m286912) HM
On Farm to Market Road 485 at Farm to Market Road 979, on the right when traveling west on Road 485.
Constituted in 1866 with eight charter members, New Providence Primitive Baptist Church has served this rural area of Milam County for over a century. Elders William Thomas and G. W. McDonald were the church's original preachers. Members first held . . . — — Map (db m286921) HM
