Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

First Arkansas Methodist Conference

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

1. First Arkansas Methodist Conference Marker

Inscription. 1836 — 1936

The first Arkansas Conference of
the Methodist Church met on
November 2, 1836
in a lodge hall on the upper floor
of the building that stood on this
corner at that time.

Thomas A. Morris, Bishop
W P. Ratcliffe, Secretary
Burwell Lee, Presiding Elder
Andrew Hunter joined the Conference

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1836.

Location. 35° 46.24′ N, 91° 39.2′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Marker is at the intersection of Bayou Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Bayou Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 187 E Main St, Batesville AR 72501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Batesville Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence County First County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hail Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade Building (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Barnett Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Case Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.

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Also see . . . Andrew Hunter (1813–1902). One of the earliest and longest-surviving itinerant preachers in Arkansas, he was an influential, popular, and highly respected leader in the development of Methodism in Arkansas. (Katherine Stanick, Encyclopedia of Arkansas) (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

2. First Arkansas Methodist Conference Marker

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

3. Site of First Arkansas Methodist Conference

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.