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Big Prairie Church - Established 1812
Epworth,
IL ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 2' 58.38",
-88° 6' 24.360012"
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Illinois State
Historical Marker
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This church was the cradle of Methodism in White County. Early pioneers risked Indian raids to worship in the cabins of Robert Land and John Hanna. In 1812 presiding elder Peter Cartwright sent circuit rider John Smith to this settlement. This church was organized in Hanna's house.
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Big Prairie Church - Established 1812 Historical Marker Location Map, Epworth, Illinois Map
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