Old Palestine Baptist Church
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)
31.6572° N, 95.0102° W
Where to Find It
5 miles east of Alto on SH 21 on Palestine Road
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi N Ellis P. Bean Alto
- 0.2 mi N Old Palestine Cemetery Alto
- 0.9 mi W Helena Kimble Dill Nelson Alto
- 1.1 mi NE Candace Midkiff Bean Linwood
- 1.1 mi NE Selman-Roark Cemetery Linwood
- 2.2 mi N Forest Hill Plantation House Alto