Historical Markers in Texas

First Methodist Church

Architecture·San Saba County·Texas

Organized 1856 in area so wild that church gave missionary a $50 revolver, $125 horse. On this site, first frame church, 1882. Present building, 1914-1919. San Saba marble. Said to be only all-marble Methodist church in U.S.

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31.1985, -98.7225

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