Old Alton Baptist Church and Cemetery - Denton, TX
Posted by: The Snowdog
N 33° 08.130 W 097° 06.327
14S E 676723 N 3667906
Old Alton Baptist Church and Cemetery were established by early pioneers - in Denton, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM15ZZD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2022
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Old Alton Cemetery was established by the first burials here in 1852. Some history of the cemetery can be read at the historical marker on the south side of the cemetery. Alton Baptist Church was organized in 1855, and the small church here today was constructed in 1904. A modern church is to the north, and Old Alton Church now serves as a chapel and a venue for special events such as weddings.
There are many old grave markers here. This marker, for Billy Moore, reads:
BILLY MOORE
DIED
APRIL 4 1882
AGED 42 YRS
Name of church or churchyard: Old Alton Baptist Church and Cemetery
Approximate Size: Large (100+)
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