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Still a sweet spirit in Honey Grove

March 25, 2013NathanKey1 church, fire, Honey Grove, lightning, Main Street, Presbyterian

More than six weeks ago, an iconic church in Honey Grove, Texas, was destroyed by a fire caused by a lightning strike. Now it appears the congregation of Main Street Presbyterian Church is ready to move forward and build a new facility on the site where the historic building sat in Fannin County, about 90…

Iconic PCUSA church destroyed by fire from lightning strike

February 28, 2013NathanKey1 fire, Grace Presbytery, Honey Grove, lightning, Main Street, Presbyterian

Honey Grove, regarded as “The Sweetest Town in Texas,” is dealing with a bitter loss. The historic Main Street Presbyterian Church in the heart of the north-central Texas town burned to the ground in the early-morning hours of Feb. 10 after it was struck by lightning. The fire started sometime around 5 a.m. and consumed…