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Gladewater historic church vandalized, police investigating

The Gregg County Sheriff's Department is investigating vandalism that happened at the Rock Springs Church on April 23.

A Gregg County Sheriff's deputy was patrolling Old Highway 135 around 9 a.m on April 23 and saw an open door at the Rock Springs Church and former schoolhouse located in Gladewater.

Once inside, he saw a significant amount of vandalism to the church.

The church is a historic landmark, having been built in 1849 with donated lumber. It served as a one-teacher schoolhouse until the 1930s and was given landmark status in 1966.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call Gregg County Investigator Ben Reynolds at 903-237-2544, If you wish to remain anonymous contact Gregg County Crime Stoppers at 903-236-7867, or greggcountycrimestoppers.org and reference Gregg County Sheriff’s Office case 014-018-18.

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