​Old Palestine
​Baptist Church

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Marker Text: 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) 

Marker No: 6868

Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker

Geographic: 31.657166,-95.010315

Location: ​5 miles east of Alto on SH 21 on Palestine Road