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Wesley Brethren Church Designated“RecordedHistoric LandmarkThe* historic Wesley Brethren Brethren Church.►Church near Brenham has beenRecorded Texas*.The inscription on the marker is as follows: “Wesley Breth-designated aie i Historic Landmark. John Ben I ren Church first congregation Shepperd of Odessa, president; jn Texas of The Czech-Morav-of the Texas State Historical.oIgnhidnig rames were huge youth choirs from various Texas churches singing together under leadership of lee Roy Till, music director at First Baptist Church, Dallas, largest in theSouthern Baptist Convention.mittee, according to Mrs. Bess Habekotte of Brenham. All such markers andSurve v*todav.ian Brethren. Organized 18G4 by Committee, announced . Rev Joseph Opocensky. Minis- the Texas State Historical Sur-mscriptions for such markers are approved byThis interpretative plate made of cast aluminum with Swedishsteel effect will he placed hvtry had begun in homes, with settlers coming as far as 20 miles to worship. This first church built I860, principally ofthe Official Texas Historical hand-hewn logs. Necessary lum-Medallion which was awardedthis structure several years ago.It is ponsored by the Wesleybeen engaged in farming andcattle raising.A native of Lee county, he is a former resident of Dime Box. Before moving to Caldwell, he lived in Houston where he wasin the home building business.* is married to the former Mi ss Olga Faust, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Bd Faust of Rt. 2, Caldwell. They have three children: Dennis, 10; Willie, Jr., Id, and Shirley, 10.her was hauled by ox-carts from Galveston. Native rock and oak logs in foundation. Cntil about 1900, served also as school, usually with pastor as the teacher. Recorded Texas HistoricLandmark, 19 Cfi.Awarding of this plate is avey Committee.This type of marker is designed to recognize and interpret historical, cultural, architectural and religious significance of buildings and other structures as worthy of preservation.History of this marker will be placed in the State Archives and will be listed in the next edition of the Guide to OfficialTexas Historical Markers andon maps to help stimulate tour-11part of the statewide programwhich includes recordation, ap- jtrade in the area, provideI 1 * 1 •- 1 • |preciation, marking, preserva- high point on historical tourstion and survey of historical Iand acquaint local citizens ofstructures. These may be sponsored by private donors or organizations and by cities and counties in cooperation with theCounty Historical Survey Com-Washington County with their own unique historical heritage, County Chairman Habekotte stated.Rain and snow in Prince Wil-
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Caldwell Burleson County Citizen and News
Caldwell, Texas, US
Thu, Sep 08, 1966
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