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East Shady Grove Baptist Church

Leonard, Fannin County

Marker Text

Organized Oct. 26, 1884, by 18 members who met at nearby school to found a missionary Baptist church. T. P. Reece was the first of 25 pastors here. The Sunday School was founded Feb. 22, 1885. Dedication of present church was July 16, 1911.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Leonard take SH 78 west (south) 3miles to FM 981; then north on FM 981 .3 miles
Marker # 8867
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Baptist denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 33.382907, -96.253226

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