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First Methodist Church of Winnsboro

Winnsboro, Wood County

Marker Text

Organized in 1859 as the first religious group in Winnsboro, this congregation was disbanded during the Civil War, but was reactivated in 1869 with fifteen members. Early worship services were held in a community church until a Methodist sanctuary was built at the corner of Elm and Church streets in 1880. It was replaced by a brick structure in 1904, which in turn was replaced by a new building in 1963. This congregation has served the community with a variety of programs and has been active in ministering to other area churches. (1991)

Marker Details

Address 301 Church Street
Location Description 301 Church Street, Winnsboro
Marker # 8958
Dedicated 1991
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 32.958255, -95.291504

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