Details for First Methodist Church

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5315008039

Data

Marker Number 8039
Atlas Number 5315008039
Marker Title First Methodist Church
Index Entry First Methodist Church
Address Henderson and Market St.
City Jefferson
County Marion
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 373904
UTM Northing 3625205
Subject Codes churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text Founded on this site, 1844. Rev. Jas. Baldridge, first pastor. Log church was replaced 1860 by most imposing brick one west of Mississippi River. Its bell, minted of 1500 Mexican silver dollars, now is in this building erected 1884. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

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