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First United Methodist Church of Anson

Anson, Jones County

Marker Text

This congregation was organized in 1882 by the Rev. J. C. Strickland, a pioneer Methodist circuit rider. In 1908, during the pastorate of the Rev. W. H. Terry, local builder Thomas Veitch constructed this Romanesque Revival building for the church. The original bell tower was eventually lowered to avoid possible wind damage. Later additions to the sanctuary reflect the growth of the church, a leader in Anson's development for over a century. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1982

Marker Details

Address 832 Commercial St.
Location Description
Marker # 1880
Dedicated 1982
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code eccesiastical buildings; churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; Romanesque/Richardsonian Romanesque (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 32.759226, -99.896869

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