​First Methodist Church

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Marker Text: ​ Founded 1851; sanctuary built 1871 was not yet consecrated when State Democratic Convention met here 1872 and laid plans to free Texas from Reconstruction rule. First missionary society west of the Mississippi organized here, 1880. 
    H. A. Boaz, ordained here, later became president of Polytechnic College, S. M. U., and a bishop. (1967)

Marker No: 7198

Aluminum 20 x 20 Subject Marker 

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: ​32° 5.582′ N, 96° 28.246′ W

Location:  320 North 15th Street, Corsicana