​Wesley Brethren Church

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Marker Text: ​First congregation in Texas of the Czech-Moravian Brethren. Organized 1864 by Rev. Joseph Opocensky. Ministry had begun in homes, with settlers coming as far as 20 miles to worship. This first church built 1866, principally of hand-hewn logs. Necessary lumber was hauled by ox-carts from Galveston. Native rock and oak logs in foundation.              
       Until about 1900, served also as school, usually with pastor as the teacher. (1966)

Marker No: 8405

Medallion & Plate

Text Historic Landmark

Geographic: 30.064833, -96.498703

Location: From Brenham, take FM 332 about 10 miles southwest to Wesley Church Road, follow road 1/2 mile east to church. Wesley is in Washington County but the church is in Austin County.