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First Methodist Church of Richland

Richland, Navarro County

Marker Text

Founded 1847 on remote frontier, by efforts of the Rev. J. E. Ferguson and the Rev. J. G. Hardin. In 1966 the American Association of Methodist Historical Societies honored Richland as the oldest continuing congregation in Central Texas Annual Conference.

Marker Details

Address SH 14 at Maplewood St.
Location Description
Marker # 7199
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 31.922349, -96.427545

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