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Formation of the Southern Methodist Church
E Washington St, Petersburg,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 13' 40.223496",
-77° 24' 9.17136"
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Virginia State Historical Marker |
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One block west stood the Union Street Methodist Church, completed in 1820. There was held the first general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, May 1-23, 1846. At this meeting the Southern Methodist Church, which had separated from the Northern Church, effected its organization.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Formation of the Southern Methodist Church Historical Marker Location Map, Petersburg, Virginia Map
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