Acton in Hood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Acton Baptist Church
(First Baptist Church of Acton)
Photographed by James Hulse, January 3, 2025
1. Acton Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Acton Baptist Church. (First Baptist Church of Acton). 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 associational work.
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 associational work.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13218.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 32° 26.551′ N, 97° 41.236′ W. Marker is in Acton, Texas, in Hood County. It is at the intersection of Fall Creek Highway and Clearwater Street, on the right when traveling south on Fall Creek Highway. The marker is located at the east side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3500 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury TX 76049, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the
3. The view of the Acton Baptist Church from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
