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First Methodist Church

Alvarado, Johnson County

Marker Text

Held early services in hall put up by Wm. Balch, who in 1851 founded Alvarado. First church built 1866, burned 1885. This Victorian building with spire and lancet windows, 1886-1887 annexes 1940, 1950, 1960. Still has original bell. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 301 South Spear Street, Alvarado
Marker # 1741
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type 14" x 9" Plate & Medallion
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 32.404992, -97.212492

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