Belton
Salado Methodist Church
Building erected 1890 for a congregation organized 1854 at site on Salado Creek. Circuit riders serving congregation included the Rev. J.E. Ferguson, father of a Texas governor. Building committee for this church: J.L. Bailey, W.H. Cawthon, J.M. Porter. Charlie Bailey and Wallie Harkey drove wagons to haul the lumber from Austin, about 50 miles to the south. Original members' families still worship here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969
Salado, Texas
Bell County
Year Erected: 1969
Marker Type: Medallion & Plate
