Blanton Methodist Church
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 28° 24.706 W 082° 14.805
17R E 377880 N 3143449
Mounted on the over 100 year old church.
Waymark Code: WMETGW
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2012
Views: 11
The church was built in 1906 by Will Heacock and Tom Jordan on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Blocker. The pioneer congregation which worshipped at Mt. Olive Church on the Dowling Place about a mile away had decided it was too far from "town." In 1928 when Townsnd House Church near Hancock Lake discontinued regular services, several of its members joined here. The congregation diminished as the lumber and turpentine industries moved away. Most current members are kinflok of the pioneer settlers.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1986
County: Pasco
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Pasco Board of County Commissioners and the Historical Preservation Committee
Website: Not listed
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