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Lyons Methodist Church

Lyons, Burleson County

Marker Text

Organized at High Prairie (5 mi. NW) before 1880. The Rev. John R. Dunn was the first pastor. After the railroad came to Lyons, moved here. Erected 1887, this is the oldest church building in regular use in this area. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968

Marker Details

Address 13608 Pecan
Location Description Southern Oaks Drive and Pecan Drive (1 block W of SH 36), Lyons
Marker # 8642
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 30.387048, -96.56525

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