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First Methodist Church of Richland
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The marker
Founded 1847 on remote frontier, by efforts of the Rev. J. E. Ferguson and the Rev. J. G. Hardin. In 1966 the American Association of Methodist Historical Societies honored Richland as the oldest continuing congregation in Central Texas Annual Conference.
Where it stands
Source: Texas Historical Commission, Texas Historic Sites Atlas, record 5349007199, read 17 September 2026.