Historical MarkerPatton Baptist Church
Patton · McLennan County · Dedicated 1988 · THC Atlas #5309003954
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Marker Inscription
The Walnut Grove Baptist Church of Christ was organized in 1872 a few miles south of this site. Richard Simpson gave land for a public school in 1878, and early worship services were thought to have been held in the school building. At a meeting in 1889 the name of the congregation was changed to Patton Baptist Church. Simpson gave land at this site for a church building in 1897. For many years the church has been the site of revivals, worship services, and family reunions. The congregation meets on a regular basis and continues to serve its community.
About this site
Patton Baptist Church is a historical marker in Patton, McLennan County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.6144, -97.4571 near Patton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Preston-McMurry (cemetery), about 3.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Goodall Cemetery, Crawford Cemetery, and Crawford Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309003954. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
