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First Methodist Church

Jefferson, Marion County

Marker Text

Founded on this site, 1844. Rev. Jas. Baldridge, first pastor. Log church was replaced 1860 by most imposing brick one west of Mississippi River. Its bell, minted of 1500 Mexican silver dollars, now is in this building erected 1884. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Marker Details

Address Henderson and Market St.
Location Description
Marker # 8039
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 32.757496, -94.346113

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