Old Palestine Baptist Church
N 31° 39.434 W 095° 00.599
15R E 309425 N 3504197
The state historic marker at the old Palestine Baptist Church off the State Highway 21
Waymark Code: WMXETW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2018
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This marker is located at the entrance to the sanctuary to the handsome brick old Palestine Baptist Church short distance from the State Highway 21 east of Alto.
Marker Number: 6868
Marker Text:
Organized 1844 by early preacher, Rev. Isaac Reed. First called Mount Olive, then Palestine. Worshipped in homes until 1854. Then small church (also used as school) was built on land donated by Capt. and Mrs. Henry Berryman.
Third church now on site. (1966)
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