| Marker Number |
3954 |
| Atlas Number |
5309003954 |
| Marker Title |
Patton Baptist Church |
| Index Entry |
Patton Baptist Church |
| Address |
|
| City |
Patton |
| County |
McLennan |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
657490 |
| UTM Northing |
3489765 |
| Subject Codes |
Baptist denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1988 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
From Crawford take 317 north 8 miles to old Patton Road, to west to Patton Community |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
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. |
