Marker Inscription
Preached at Jonesboro in 1817. Organized first permanent Methodist church and was in charge of all work in Texas in 1834. Born in Virginia, 1772. Died November 20, 1841
Historical Marker
Rev. Henry Stephenson
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About this site
Rev. Henry Stephenson is a historical marker in Burkeville, Newton County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Newton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 126 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.9919, -93.6278 near Burkeville. The nearest cataloged historic site is McMahon Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Woods, Spears Chapel Methodist Church, and Bonner Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014205. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
The marker honors Rev. Henry Stephenson, an early Methodist preacher who ventured into Texas as early as 1824 and in 1834 was placed in charge of the Methodist effort in the region despite Mexican opposition to Protestant ministers. He moved to Texas in 1835 and settled on Cow Creek in what is now Newton County. Stephenson died at Jasper on November 20, 1841, and was buried at Burkeville.
Sources: tshaonline.org
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