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Black plaque № 18970

Dallas, TX, United States

Cochran Chapel Methodist Church. On first Dallas County site deeded (1856) for a Methodist church. Donor was a widow, Nancy Jane Cochran. First edifice (30' x 40') was built by church men, of lumber hauled by wagons from Jefferson (150 mi. E), and dedicated in 1858. The Sunday School dates from 1879

. Later buildings were erected in 1885, 1924 and (Annex) 1955. 1970 #6652

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