(Former) Grace United Methodist Church - Temple, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 05.429 W 097° 20.601
14R E 658014 N 3440810
Now it is Iglesia Bautista Alfa y Omega (A Spanish Baptist Church)
Waymark Code: WMVK8P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2017
Views: 1
Marker Text:
Founded in 1882 to serve the area's German population, this congregation originally was known as the Friedens (Peace) Church of the Evangelical Association. This sanctuary was completed in 1883 on land donated by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway. The wood frame structure with cedar post foundation features some elements of the Gothic style. The church building stands as an important part of the area's diverse cultural heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1883
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
601 S. Main
Temple, TX USA
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: 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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