Historical Marker
Blanco Methodist Church
Historical marker location:
61 Pecan St, Blanco, Texas
( corner of 1st and Pecan Street in Blanco)
Marker installed: 1967
Organized, 1854, by Rev. Daniel Rawls, Methodist circuit rider. Six charter members. Worship was held in log cabin and frame building until 1882.
Present structure erected, dedicated, 1883. Still serves as church sanctuary. Native limestone hauled 10 miles from quarry by ox cart and wagon team. Unique cornerstone is laid above east doorway arch. Tower bell is same as installed in 1883.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.