Greenville in Wayne County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Methodist Parsonage

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022

1. Methodist Parsonage Marker

Inscription. The building that served as parsonage for the Methodist Church was located here. A stucco building built in 1928, it was last occupied by Rev. S.H. Anglin and his family. The building burned while occupied by the Anglins, and their four-year-old son died as result of the fire. (Marker Number Q.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 37° 6.099′ N, 90° 27.161′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Missouri, in Wayne County. It can be reached from Highway 67, on the right when traveling south. Located on the "Memory Lane" trail through Old Greenville, inside the Greenville Recreation Area, Wappapello Lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville MO 63944, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Missouri. It is also in the American Ozarks,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Greenville Recreation Area (a few steps from this marker); The Greenville Sun / Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenville Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Turner-Durham Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Wagner Residence (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Stile Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Strickland Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Newspaper Article Covering the Fire image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022

2. Newspaper Article Covering the Fire

From the Wayne County Journal-Banner Thursday, May 18, 1939.

Photographed by Craig Swain, September 28, 2022

3. Methodist Parsonage Marker

The marker stands on the sidewalk next to the former Timmons Street in Old Greenville.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.