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Cochran Chapel Methodist Church

Dallas, Dallas County

Marker Text

On first Dallas County site deeded (1856) for a Methodist church. Donor was a widow, Nancy Jane Cochran. First edifice (30' x 40') was built by church men, of lumber hauled by wagons from Jefferson (150 mi. E), and dedicated in 1858. The Sunday School dates from 1879. Later buildings were erected in 1885, 1924 and (Annex) 1955. 1970

Marker Details

Address 9027 Midway Rd
Location Description
Marker # 6652
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.862133, -96.836851

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