Soon after the Civil War, settlers established a community here named Snap after physician and early resident Snap Cariker. On May 14, 1905, several members of what was known as Six Mile Church met under the leadership of the Rev. W.A. Reagan and organized the Baptist Church of Christ at Old Six Mile Church. They continued meeting in the facilities of their former congregation until making plans to build their own sanctuary in 1911. At that same time, members changed the congregational name to Cedar Grove Baptist Church of Christ, dedicated a new sanctuary in 1912, and established a Sunday school program. Four years later, the congregation affiliated with the Panola County Baptist Association, and within a few more years it became known simply as Cedar Grove Baptist Church. It later affiliated with other area associations, and preachers from nearby towns led services once a month. The largely agricultural community of Snap supported several businesses until World War II, after which its population slowly declined. The church, however, continued to grow throughout the 20th century, eventually conducting services twice monthly and in 1951 establishing a full-time pastorate. During its first century, the congregation supported numerous programs, including women's, men's, and youth service and study groups, and annual Vacation Bible School. As it continued to grow, the congregation also built new facilities for its various programs. More than one hundred years after its founding members first met as a congregation, Cedar Grove Baptist Church continues its work and service as a family-oriented focal point for numerous residents in the area.