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Methodist Episcopal Church of Douglassville

Douglassville, Cass County

Marker Text

Area Methodists established a church on this site in 1856, shortly after the founding of Douglassville. It replaced arbors and campgrounds as the center of worship, and was first served by circuit riders. Land was bought from Williamson Petty by board of trustees, which included R. P. Rutland, A. H. Chappell, S. L. Easley, J. E. Morris, W. L. and B. G. Heath, R. A. Brooks, T. J. Wilson, and J. H. Snipes. The trustees purchased land for the parsonage in 1870. The present building, erected in 1908, was remodeled and enlarged in 1947.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description on SH 8 in Douglassville, about 3 blocks N of junction SH 8/SH 77
Marker # 9829
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 33.195463, -94.354095

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