Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of the Founding Convention Assemblies of God April 2-12, 1914

Photographed By Steve Masler, April 8, 2017

1. Site of the Founding Convention Assemblies of God April 2-12, 1914 Marker

Inscription. More than 300 persons met in the Grand Opera House, 200 Central Avenue, and formed The General Council of the Assemblies of God. From this beginning the Assemblies of God has grown to more than 66 million adherents in 252 countries, territories and provinces. This marker is dedicated in commemoration of the 100th anniversary, George O. Wood, General Superintendent Placed in Cooperation with the Garland County and Arkansas State Historical Societies

Erected by Garland County and Arkansas State Historical Commissions.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1914.

Location. 34° 31.059′ N, 93° 3.284′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. Marker is at the intersection of Central Avenue (State Highway 7) and Canyon Ct., on the left when traveling north on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hot Springs' First Bathhouse (a few steps from this marker); Hot Springs in 1860 (a few steps from this marker); 201 Central Avenue

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(within shouting distance of this marker); State Capitol Moves to Hot Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs' First White Settler (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot Springs' Resort Beginnings (within shouting distance of this marker); 126 (within shouting distance of this marker); 122 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Also see . . . Assemblies of God history. From the Assemblies of God web site. (Submitted on April 14, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee.)

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Photographed By Assemblies of God

2. Assemblies of God Founding Convention

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 843 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.