Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Arkansas Methodist Conference
Independence County
Photographed By Judy King, September 7, 2012
1. Arkansas Methodist Conference Marker
Inscription.
Arkansas Methodist Conference. Independence County. The Arkansas conference of the Methodist Church, created 1836, composing Arkansas and parts of Louisiana and Indian Territory, held its first session November 2, 1836 in Batesville at corner of Main and Broad Streets. Bishop Thomas Morris presided. 42 ministers were assigned appointments, including 8 admitted that session, one of whom was Andrew Hunter. Burwell Lee was made presiding elder and ministered in this section 43 years, including early pastorates of the first Methodist Church here., Annual sessions have been held since organization, there now being two conferences in the state, - North Arkansas and Little Rock.
The Arkansas conference of the Methodist Church, created 1836, composing Arkansas and parts of Louisiana and Indian Territory, held its first session November 2, 1836 in Batesville at corner of Main and Broad Streets. Bishop Thomas Morris presided. 42 ministers were assigned appointments, including 8 admitted that session, one of whom was Andrew Hunter. Burwell Lee was made presiding elder and ministered in this section 43 years, including early pastorates of the first Methodist Church here.
Annual sessions have been held since organization, there now being two conferences in the state, - North Arkansas and Little Rock.
Erected 1936 by Arkansas Centennial Comm., Arkansas History Comm. (Marker Number F-32.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Arkansas Centennial Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1904.
Location. 35° 46.381′ N, 91° 38.954′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Batesville AR 72501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2013, by Judy King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 711 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2013, by Judy King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
