Blanco in Blanco County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Blanco Methodist Church

Photographed By James Hulse, March 21, 2022

1. Blanco Methodist Church Marker

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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 mi. 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

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 431.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 30° 5.686′ N, 98° 25.36′ W. Marker is in Blanco, Texas, in Blanco County. Marker is at the intersection of Pecan Street and 1sr Street, on the right when traveling south on Pecan Street. The marker is located at the entrance of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 61 Pecan Street, Blanco TX 78606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Adrian Edwards Conn Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Blanco County Courthouse

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Photographed By James Hulse, March 21, 2022

2. The Blanco Methodist Church Marker at the church entrance

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Blanco Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jesse L. McCrocklin (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Blanco High School (approx. ¾ mile away); Mt. Horeb Baptist Church (approx. 7.1 miles away); Peyton Colony (Board House) (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blanco.

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Photographed By James Hulse, March 21, 2022

3. The Blanco Methodist Church

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Photographed By James Hulse, March 21, 2022

4. The full view of the Blanco Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.