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Tioga United Methodist Church

Tioga, Grayson County

Marker Text

Services began in homes of the Shiloh community, two miles to the east of here. In 1887, the worshipers organized the Shiloh Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mr. Allen as pastor. After Tioga was founded, the congregation moved here and erected original building on this site in 1893. Additional rooms and facilities have since been added to the central structure. This church has faithfully served Tioga. One of its members, Olan R. Van Zandt, was a representative, then senator, in the Texas Legislature for 16 years, 1926-1942.

Marker Details

Address 301 N. Porch St.
Location Description Shiloh Church of Tioga, NE corner Porch and Sherman streets
Marker # 11542
Dedicated 1976
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code churches; Methodist denomination; state officials
Latitude, Longitude 33.468612, -96.916568

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