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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12BT_lytle-methodist-church_Lytle-TX.html
According to oral history, the Lytle Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was founded in 1889. W.C. Newton, a local farmer and preacher, became known as "The Father of the Lytle Methodist Church" due to his efforts to establish a permanent place of …
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Dr. J.V.E. Covey and 16 charter members organized this church in April 1893 and held their first meeting under a stand of oak trees. A small frame building was later built, becoming their first permanent church building. Early baptisms were perfor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12BK_benton-city-cemetery_Lytle-TX.html
First public cemetery in this community, which was famous in early days for its outstanding school, aggressive businesses, and newspaper, the Benton City "Era." Site was given by James M. Jones, farmer-livestock raiser and leading citizen, who…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12BJ_atascosa-lodge-no-379-a-f-and-a-m_Lytle-TX.html
Organized by eleven Master Masons in Benton City in 1872 and chartered June 9, 1873, by Grand Lodge of Texas. First hall, erected of stone in 1876, provided space for public school. The lodge, which has furnished social and cultural leadership to …
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