| Marker Number |
7671 |
| Atlas Number |
5407007671 |
| Marker Title |
Shepherd Methodist Church |
| Index Entry |
Shepherd Methodist Church |
| Address |
|
| City |
Shepherd |
| County |
San Jacinto |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
307946 |
| UTM Northing |
3376056 |
| Subject Codes |
Greek Revival (Architectural style); Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
just north of SH 150 on FM 222 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
Organized in 1882 in town founded by railroad backers and named for landowner-banker B. A. Shepherd. site for church was given by Paul Bremond, rail magnate. Greek revival building (first church erected in Shepherd) was shared in early years with other denominations. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970 |
