Details for Blanco Methodist Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5031000431
Data
| Marker Number | 431 |
| Atlas Number | 5031000431 |
| Marker Title | Blanco Methodist Church |
| Index Entry | Blanco Methodist Church |
| Address | 61 Pecan St |
| City | Blanco |
| County | Blanco |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 555682 |
| UTM Northing | 3329465 |
| Subject Codes | Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | corner of 1st and Pecan Street in Blanco |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | Organized, 1854, by Rev. Daniel Rawls, Methodist circuit rider. Six charter members. Worship was held in log cabin and frame building until 1882. Present structure erected, dedicated, 1883. Still serves as church sanctuary. Native limestone hauled 10 miles from quarry by ox cart and wagon team. Unique cornerstone is laid above east doorway arch. Tower bell is same as installed in 1883. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967 |
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