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.
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