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First congregation in Texas of the Czech-Moravian Brethren. Organized 1864 by Rev. Joseph Opocensky. Ministry had begun in homes, with settlers coming as far as 20 miles to worship. This first church built 1866, principally of hand-hewn logs. Necessary lumber was hauled by ox-carts from Galveston. Native rock and oak logs in foundation. Until about 1900, served also as school, usually with pastor as the teacher.
Wesley Brethren Church is a historical marker in Wesley, Austin County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 83 historical markers documented in Austin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 273 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0665, -96.4987 near Wesley. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wesley Brethern Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Kolbe Cemetery, Welcome Lutheran Church, and Welcome Cemetery #1.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5477008405. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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