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Ebenezer Methodist Church

Marshall, Harrison County

Marker Text

On site used since 1867 for worship. First church was built and occupied 1868 when pastor was the Rev. Elijah Blair; second, 1892, under the Rev. Thomas Cole. The Rev. A. J. Newton began drive for third church, completed in 1958 under the Rev. J. F. Cox. Board chairmen in building eras were Mitchell Kendall, S. S. Reid, and Dr. T. L. Hunter. In century-long career, church has had 42 pastors. At centennial, pastor is the Rev. Simon Snell; chairman of trustees is Dr. N. H. Anderson. Ebenezer has been recognized as home church of bishops Willis J. King, J. B. Scott, and E. W. Kelly. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 908 Whetstone Ave.
Location Description
Marker # 10153
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.542939, -94.381259

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