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Black plaque № 18255

Hamilton, TX, United States

United Methodist Church. Congregation formed by local settlers in 1850s. First known pastor was the Rev. J. H. Perry, in 1870. Among early members were families of Isaac Steen, J. Hogue Pierson, J. A. Eidson, Thomas Dean, and Dr. George F. Perry. Pioneer ministers of the Waco circuit braved hostile

Indians to serve this church. In 1871 a band stole the horse of William Monk at Indian Creek, forcing him to walk 12 miles to Brownwood. Members worshipped in various places, then built frame church o

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