Photos courtesy of Izard County Sheriff’s Office
An area landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places was reportedly vandalized. The incident occurred at the Old Philadelphia Methodist Church in the community of Larkin, northeast of Melbourne.
According to Izard County Sheriff Charley Melton, his office was contacted Saturday in reference to the church on County Road 15. A deputy responded, met with the complainant and observed an upside-down cross spray painted on the front of the church. A pentagram was also reportedly spray painted on the steps leading into the building, and there were other upside-down crosses painted around the church. Nothing was damaged on the inside of the building.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Izard County Sheriff’s Office at 870-368-4203. Tips may remain anonymous.
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