Marker Inscription
In 1855, the Rev. Joseph "Fighting Joe" Robinson led approximately 20 charter members in organizing a Baptist congregation in Acton. He was followed by the Rev. James Halford, son-in-law of David Crockett, whose family lived in this vicinity. Local Baptists shared a structure known as the Long House with other denominations for many years; members built their own sanctuary in 1894. Although altered, it is still used today. Over the years, Acton Baptist Church, now First Baptist Church, has sponsored the establishment of new churches and provided leadership for local missions, community outreach and Baptist Association work. (2005)
About this site
Acton Baptist Church (First Baptist Church of Acton) is a historical marker in Acton, Hood County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Hood County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 98 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4429, -97.6869 near Acton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Acton Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Crockett, Elizabeth, Acton Masonic Lodge Hall, Former, and Crockett, Elizabeth, Grave of.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5221013218. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
