First Methodist Church
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N 32° 24.308 W 097° 12.731
14S E 668133 N 3586749
Texas Historical Marker at 301 S. Spears St, Alvarado, TX, commemorating the establishment and history of the First United Methodist Church.
Waymark Code: WMA7YF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rilekyle
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Marker Number: 1741

Marker Text:
Held early services in hall put up by Wm. Balch, who in 1851 founded Alvarado. First church, built 1866, burned 1885. This Victorian building with spire and lancet windows, 1886-1887. Annexes 1940, 1950, 1960. Still has original bell. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
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