Beech Grove Baptist Church

Baptist worship services were held as early as the 1850s in a building known as Allen's Chapel on the homestead of early pioneer George W. Smyth (1803-1866). The Beech Grove community grew up northwest of Smyth's land, and a school and church building was erected in 1875, the year this church was formally organized. The building burned in 1893, and the Allen's Chapel building was moved and used until 1901, when a new sanctuary was completed at this site. Two later structures were built, in 1950 and 1968. Baptisms were held in Sandy Creek until 1957. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986

Beech Grove Baptist Church is a historical marker in Jasper, Jasper County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Jasper County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 104 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.8622, -94.1213 near Jasper. The nearest cataloged historic site is Smith (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Holton-Grigsby, Lanier Cemetery, and Sanders.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5241010434. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.