First Baptist Church of Santo

The oldest continually active Baptist Church in Palo Pinto County, this congregation was chartered on November 3, 1872, under an oak tree near the Santo East Cemetery. Originally known as the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Cottonwood Grove on Palo Pinto Creek, it began with eight charter members. The present congregational name was adopted by the 1930s. For well over a century, the First Baptist Church of Santo has been active in community service, mission endeavors, associational work and the licensing and ordination of ministers. (1982)

First Baptist Church of Santo is a historical marker in Santo, Palo Pinto County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Palo Pinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.6031, -98.2181 near Santo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wallace Cemetery (cemetery), about 7.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include New Hope Cemetery, William Whipple Johnson, and US 281 Bridge at the Brazos River.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5363001673. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.