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The Methodist Church in Chico

Chico, Wise County

Marker Text

Founded in May 1872 when Robert Calvin Mount (1826-97), his wife, and three other pioneers worshiped in log schoolhouse. Their pastor: The Reverend S.S. Cobb. Mount donated first church site. In 100 years, congregation has had five successive buildings on five sites.

Marker Details

Address Maginnis & Weatherford St.
Location Description Maginnis & Weatherford Streets, Chico
Marker # 5378
Dedicated 1972
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 35.277459, -99.558778

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