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
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