Richland in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church of Richland
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
1. First Methodist Church of Richland Marker
Founded 1847 on remote frontier, by efforts of the Rev. J.E. Ferguson and the Rev. J.G. Hardin. In 1966 the American Association of Methodist Historical Societies honored Richland as the oldest continuing congregation in Central Texas Annual Conference.
Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7199.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 31° 55.52′ N, 96° 25.579′ W. Marker is in Richland, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of Maplewood Street and Austin Avenue (State Highway 14), on the left when traveling west on Maplewood Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Maplewood Street, Richland TX 76681, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Richland Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flag Memorial Richland Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Love-Anderson Feud (approx. 1.4 miles away); Angus Schoolhouse (approx. 5.7 miles away); Cade Cemetery (approx. 5.8 miles away); Hopewell Baptist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Birdston Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away); Birdston Community and Cemetery (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richland.
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
2. First Methodist Church of Richland and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
3. The view of the First Methodist Church of Richland from Highway 14
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
