| Marker Number |
10824 |
| Atlas Number |
5365010824 |
| Marker Title |
DeBerry Baptist Church |
| Index Entry |
DeBerry Baptist Church |
| Address |
|
| City |
DeBerry |
| County |
Panola |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
390424 |
| UTM Northing |
3574447 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
on FM 31 at CR 3151 just south of US 79, DeBerry |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
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 construction of the first DeBerry sanctuary was donated by Holland Livingston Anderson. The Rev. T. A. Coleman served as the first pastor. Adjacent land and new facilities were added later as the church grew. For over a century DeBerry Baptist Church has led in service work and community development. |
