Church in the Wildwood - Edgewood, TX - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Edgewood Historical Society Plaque:

The church was built in 1897 by the local Methodist congregation and used until 1923. During that time it was loving referred to as "Little Church in the Wildwood". The structure was moved in 1926 to the African American community by the Bethlehem Baptist congregation and served s their spiritual center until 1993 at which time it was purchased by the Edgewood Historical Society and relocated in Heritage Park.

Restoration was made possible through funding by the Edgewood Historical Society and a generous grant from the Meadows Foundation.

The park is open on Thursday through Saturday from 9am until 12pm. Admission is $5 per person.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1897 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist Street address of Church: 103 E Elm St. Edgewood, TX USA 75117 If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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