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First Methodist Church

Corsicana, Navarro County

Marker Text

Founded 1851; sanctuary built 1871 was not yet consecrated when State Democratic Convention met here 1872 and laid plans to free Texas from Reconstruction rule. First missionary society west of the Mississippi organized here, 1880. H. A. Boaz, ordained here, later became president of Polytechnic College, S. M. U., and a bishop. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address N. 15th at W. 3rd St.
Location Description
Marker # 7198
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches
Latitude, Longitude 32.092907, -96.470315

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