| Marker
Number: |
10864 |
| Marker
Title: |
Avery Methodist Church |
| Index
Entry: |
Avery Methodist Church |
| Address: |
390 Alabama |
| City: |
Avery |
| County: |
Red River |
| UTM
Zone: |
15 |
| UTM
Easting: |
334556 |
| UTM
Northing: |
3714044 |
| Subject
Codes: |
CH; ME |
| Year
Marker Erected: |
1996 |
| Designations: |
na |
| Marker
Location: |
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| Marker
Size: |
18" x 28" |
| Repairs
Completed: |
Fair |
| Marker
Text: |
The Douglas Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was
organized in 1896. A one-room frame church building with a steeple and
belfry was constructed, and shared with other denominations. It was also
used as a school until 1901. The town of Douglas was renamed Avery in
1902. The Avery Methodist Church was a mission church for many years. A
Sunday School, youth group, and Women's Missionary Society were
organized. The church achieved full-station status in 1950. Several
building facilities were added over the years. This active church has
served the community for over 100 years. (1996) |