Gaston First Baptist Church
formerly known as Sandy Run Baptist Church

Sandy Run Baptist Church was constituted in 1824 in the Sandy Run section. It was originally located in the area now off Highway 21, just out of Lexington County in modern-day Calhoun County. The church was later moved. The name was changed in 1955 to First Baptist Church.

Directions to the church:
Exit I-26 on Highway 321 south. Travel approximately 10 miles on 321 into Gaston. Make a right at the red light in Gaston, cross the railroad tracks, turn right at the stop sign. Turn left at the curve. You will see the church as you turn.