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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHDE_metropolitan-african-methodist-episcopal-church_Austin-TX.html
This congregation began meeting for informal worship services during the early 1870s at the home of Tempie Washington. By 1873, the thirteen original members were meeting in their own sanctuary on San Antonio street. The Rev. Frank Green served as…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHD9_jane-yelvington-mccallum_Austin-TX.html
One of the most prominent leaders of the Texas woman suffrage movement of the early 20th century, Jane Y. McCallum lived in this house with her husband, Arthur N., and five children. As a member of the Texas Joint Legislative Council (nicknamed "T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHD6_mauthe-myrick-mansion_Austin-TX.html
Rafael Mauthe (1820-79), a German stonemason, built this house in 1877 on land purchased from the noted architect Abner Cook in 1856. Mauthe's wife Mary (d. 1898) lived here after his death and managed the nearby family rental property. In 1898 th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHD5_mathews-school_Austin-TX.html
In 1916, the Austin School District built three elementary schools, including two identical ones: Metz on the east side of town and Mathews on the west. Architect Dennis R. Walsh designed both schools, but only Mathews remains in use. Named for Dr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHCZ_mary-street-stone-house_Austin-TX.html
This residence is one of several erected in south Austin during the 1890's by Developer Nichols Dawson (1864-1939). Constructed of stone quarried in the vicinity, the small houses were similar in design, with Hexagonal front bays. Dawson's partner…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHCY_joseph-and-mary-robinson-martin-house_Austin-TX.html
Prominent Austin contractor George Fiegel completed this house in 1903 for Joseph Anthony (1867-1947) and Mary (Robinson)(d. 1934) Martin. A noted wild game conservationist, Joe Martin primarily is associated in Austin business history with the Au…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHCW_manda_Manor-TX.html
Founded by Swedish immigrants in the 1880s, this community was named for Amanda Bengtson Gustafson, sister of the town's postmaster. By the 1890s Manda boasted homes, farms, a cotton gin, general store, and blacksmith shop. The Manda Swedish Metho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHCV_manchaca-united-methodist-church_Manchaca-TX.html
Methodists in the Manchaca community began meetings as early as 1871 when circuit riders held worship services in the old rock church owned by the Cumberland Presbyterian congregation. Although this fellowship was not organized formally until 1874…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHB0_first-presbyterian-church-of-bartlett_Bartlett-TX.html
Built for congregation originally called Nazareth Church of the Central Texas Presbytery, and constituted on Indian Creek in June 1875. Reorganized here in 1897.
Sanctuary erected in 1899. Victorian architecture.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHAZ_first-united-methodist-church-of-bartlett_Bartlett-TX.html
Organized between 1870 and 1875 as the Indian Creek Church, this congregation moved to Bartlett about 1885. Services were held in a store, schoolhouse, and Baptist church before construction of a Methodist church in 1890. Built in 1896, the presen…