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Bay's Chapel Methodist Church

Richards, Montgomery County

Marker Text

Founded by settlers from Tennessee, the Thomas Bay family. First log church (also used as school) was built 1851 across road; site donated by A. F. Bay. This building, on land given by W. H. Bay, was dedicated 1899. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address
Location Description off SH 149
Marker # 7864
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 30.603527, -95.812435

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