First United Methodist Church - Independence, Missouri
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Woobie491
N 39° 05.579 W 094° 25.219
15S E 377171 N 4328055
A Historic Landmark in the City of Independence.
Waymark Code: WMEEXC
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2012
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The marker reads as follows
First United
Methodist Church
The earliest Society of Methodists in
the county was founded in Independence
in 1835 with 10 charter members.
Methodists have worshipped on this
corner since 1840. The present Gothic
style church, completed in 1859, was
refaced and added to in 1929 and 1976.
American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence, 1976
The address for the church is 400 W. Maple.
Web link: [Web Link]
History of Mark:
American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence, 1976
Additional point: N 39° 05.575 W 094° 25.215
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