Flatonia
Methodist Church
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Marker Text: Founded about 1855 as Lane's Chapel by Alabaman settlers, including Texas Declaration of Independence signer William Menefee. Group met in log cabin (about 6 mi. NE), then erected church-school building (1859) at Pine Springs. Flatonia was founded in 1873. Services at Pine Springs lapsed when church burned 1874; members began to move to town. Worship was held in homes until this church was built in 1879. (1971)
Marker No: 1909
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
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Geographic: 29.687885,-97.104195
Location: N.E. Main Street & North Middle Street, Flatonia
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