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Rev. Henry Stephenson

Burkeville, Newton County

Marker Text

Preached at Jonesboro in 1817. Organized first permanent Methodist church and was in charge of all work in Texas in 1834. Born in Virginia, 1772. Died November 20, 1841

Marker Details

Address CR 2089
Location Description McMahon Cemetery
Marker # 14205
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial
Code Presbyterian denomination
Latitude, Longitude 30.991824, -93.62785

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