Iredell First United Methodist Church
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N 31° 59.087 W 097° 52.288
14R E 606617 N 3539306
Metal marker on a metal pole stands in front of the one story brick church that was built in 1963.
Waymark Code: WMWN7D
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2017
Views: 4
Marker gives the early history of the church congregation.
Marker Number: 13086
Marker Text:
In 1869, Methodists in the Iredell area began worshipping at Hester Schoolhouse, a building used by both Baptists and Methodists for services. The Rev. Peter W. Gravis served as pastor. Two years later, the Methodist congregation moved to Wills Chapel, a half mile east of present Iredell, on land donated by Dr. J.S. Wills for a church and campground. In the late 1870s, members moved the Wills Chapel to a site in town. The growing Methodist Church increased in membership and in facilities throughout the next 100 years. Members also established programs and groups to support the congregation and the local community.
(2004)
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