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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)
Old Palestine Baptist Church is a historical marker in Alto, Cherokee County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 112 historical markers documented in Cherokee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 245 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.6572, -95.0102 near Alto. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ellis P. Bean (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Palestine Cemetery, Nelson, Helena Kimble Dill, and Bean, Candice Midkiff.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5073006868. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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