First United Methodist Church of Weatherford
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Medallion & Plate marker on an historic Methodist church in Weatherford.
Waymark Code: WMHJN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2006
Views: 41
Index Entry: First United Methodist Church of Weatherford
Address: S. Main at Columbia
City: Weatherford
County: Parker
Subject Codes: BE; CH; GC; ME;
Year Marker Erected: 1979
Designations: na
Marker Location: S. Main Street at Columbia -Weatherford
Marker Size: Medallion & Plate
Marker Number: 1899
Marker Text: Organized in 1857, this congregation built a meetinghouse in 1867 at Walnut and Church Street. In 1886 a tornado destroyed the first sanctuary. This structure was begun three years later under the leadership of the Reverend James Mackey. The Victorian Gothic edifice with its elaborate tower was dedicated in 1893. The same type of limestone was later used in building additions to the church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1979.
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