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First Methodist Church

Marshall, Harrison County

Marker Text

Begun by Littleton Fowler, 1839. Job M. Baker, first pastor. Organized 1845. Built 1861 on site given by Wm. M. and Mary M. Johnston. Bricks hand-molded, beams hand-hewn. Gallery in north end for slave members. Munitions stored in basement during Civil War. Bell, given to Confederacy, replaced 1865 by one stolen from Federal Army. During World War I, this sold for metal. While pastor here, 1866, Dr. E. M. Marvin was elected bishop. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address 300 E. Houston St.
Location Description
Marker # 10157
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 32.545729, -94.365317

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