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
Blanco Methodist Church
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Blanco Methodist Church is a historical marker in Blanco, Blanco County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Blanco County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0967, -98.4221 near Blanco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Blanco County Courthouse Community Center (1886) (courthouse), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Conn, Adrian Edwards, Blanco Cemetery, and McCrocklin, Jesse L..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5031000431. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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