Downtown Buildings Erected

The Henson Chapel United Methodist Church was founded. The circus came to town. L.M. Cochran completed his two-story brick building (south side Block 19). The building (known for many years as The Long Branch Saloon) was built  by W.B. Cavett (south side Block 19)  315 St. Lawrence Street. Inquirer reported that the Keyser House was opened under new ownership.  A hotel or rooming house reportedly had been in that location since 1825; formerly Collins House, and Gayoso Hotel.