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First Methodist Church

Alvarado · Johnson County · placed 1965 · Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Johnson County, Texas

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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. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

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