First Methodist Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 32° 45.442 W 094° 20.783
15S E 373878 N 3625191
This 1884 church contains a bell minted from 1500 Mexican silver dollars.
Waymark Code: WM1418
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member clayj
Views: 18

Marker Number: 8039

Marker Text:
Founded on this site, 1844. Rev. Jas. Baldridge, first pastor. Log church was replaced 1860 by most imposing brick one west of Mississippi River. Its bell, minted of 1500 Mexican silver dollars, now is in this building erected 1884. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965


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