[Texas Historical Commission Marker: The Rev. J. M. Binkley]
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Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for The Rev. J. M. Binkley (February 26, 1833 - January 13, 1916) in Sherman, Texas. Text: Jacob Monroe Binkley came to Texas from Tennessee in 1852. Before being licensed to preach in 1855 he was an effective orator for the cause of temperance. In 1859 he organized and was first pastor of the church later known as First United Methodist Church of Sherman. From 1865 until his death, the Rev. Mr. Binkley was a Methodist residing elder, retain…
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Date:
2011-12/2012-03
Creator:
West, Carolyn Effie
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Private Collection of Carolyn West