Historical Marker

Salado Methodist Church

Historical marker location:
650 Royal St., Salado, Texas
( relocated from corner of Stage Coach & Church Streets in 2005)
Marker installed: 1969

Building erected 1890 for a congregation organized 1854 at site on Salado Creek. Circuit riders serving congregation included the Rev. J.E. Ferguson, father of a Texas governor. Building committee for this church: J.L. Bailey, W.H. Cawthon, J.M. Porter. Charlie Bailey and Wallie Harkey drove wagons to haul the lumber from Austin, about 50 miles to the south. Original members' families still worship here.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969.