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 . . . — — Map (db m264258) HM
Location of Acton Historic Site, smallest state park in Texas. Includes the grave of Mrs. Elizabeth P. Crockett (1788-1860), widow of the Alamo hero David Crockett, and 2 of his children. In 1911 a monument and statue were erected to her memory. . . . — — Map (db m138123) HM
Settlement of Acton, originally known as Comanche Peak Post Office, began in the early 1850s. By 1855 several local churches, including the Methodist congregation which gave rise to this church, formed a Union church and shared a sanctuary on nearby . . . — — Map (db m264261) HM
The oldest community in what is now Hood County, Acton was settled during the 1850s. First called "Comanche Peak" when a post office was established here on March 10, 1856, the town was renamed "Acton" before the post office was reopened, March 16, . . . — — Map (db m264257) HM
Begun in 1866 and completed in 1868, this native stone structure was erected by Acton Lodge no. 285, A.F. & A.M. The top floor housed The Lodge Hall, while the lower floor was used as a schoolhouse, church, and social center. After the lodge moved . . . — — Map (db m188324) HM
