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The Rev. G. W. Bounds

Wortham, Freestone County

Marker Text

(January 25, 1854 - November 13, 1944) Born in Hickory, Miss. Family came to Texas, 1864. Preached his first sermon in 1880. Was ordained in 1890. Helped organize and was charter member of the Wortham Methodist Church. Instrumental in organizing area churches and serving their people. Beloved for good works.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description in front of United Methodist Church, Main St. at SH 14
Marker # 9858
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; religious leaders; Presbyterian denomination
Latitude, Longitude 31.788023, -96.464257

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