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Christ United Methodist Church

Stockdale, Wilson County

Marker Text

Congregation organized 1871 by the Rev. R. M. Leaton, with 2 charter members. Circuit riders first held services here in a picket schoolhouse. J. R. King, early Texas settler, patriot, and state legislator, gave this site in 1876 for church. Present (1937) building is fourth at the same location. (1971)

Marker Details

Address 102 E. Main St.
Location Description SE corner W. Main and S. 9th streets
Marker # 845
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; state official; churches
Latitude, Longitude 29.236276, -97.960572

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