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Old Palestine Baptist Church

Alto, Cherokee County

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 Details

Address CR 2610
Location Description 5 miles east of Alto on SH 21 on Palestine Road
Marker # 6868
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 31.65722, -95.009991

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