First Methodist Church

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Marker No: 1741

Marker Text: ​Held early services in hall put up by Wm. Balch, who in 1851 founded Alvarado. First church built 1866, burned 1885. This Victorian building with spire and lancet windows, 1886-1887 annexes 1940, 1950, 1960. Still has original bell. (1965) 

Medallion & Plate 

Texas Historic Landmark 

Geographic: ​32° 24.306′ N, 97° 12.735′ W

Location: ​300 South Spears Street, Alvarado