Historical Marker
Rev. Joseph P. Sneed
Historical marker location:
CR 270, Maysfield, Texas
( From Maysfield, 2 mi. W on FM 485, 8 mi. NE on FM 979, 2.4 mi. NW on FM 2027, left on CR 270, right at gate, left fork.)
Marker installed: 1967
(Jan. 10, 1804 - Nov. 21, 1881) A Methodist minister. Licensed 1828, Tennessee. After a Texas visit in 1834, volunteered as a missionary to Texas Republic in 1838.
Organized many churches. Once was circuit rider for 7-county area. Prospered as a farmer, rancher, preacher.