Cold Springs School and Methodist Church
N 31° 36.520 W 095° 06.514
15R E 299972 N 3498990
The state historic marker for the Cold Springs School and Methodist Church, not surprisingly located at the Cold Springs Methodist Church
Waymark Code: WMXF2B
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2018
Views: 4
The Cold Springs Methodist Church is located down the FM 220 off of the State Highway 21 near Alto.
Marker Number: 6630
Marker Text:
In 1876, land at this site was deeded to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and to the County School Superintendent for the use of a church and public school. The Cold Springs Methodist Church, which takes its name from a large spring nearby, has been served by circuit ministers throughout its history. The school, which closed in 1944, employed one teacher until about 1900, after which additional teachers were hired. The sanctuary and schoolhouse at Cold Springs served for many years as a focal point for the surrounding rural area. (1985)
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