Hardin Methodist Church
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N 30° 09.464 W 094° 45.338
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Texas historical marker for Hardin Methodist Church, located on West Hardin Road just west of Hardin, Liberty County, TX
Waymark Code: WM11CVE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2019
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This church was first established as a church named China Grove in 1876. It has quite a history, including rebuilding from fire in 1958. The marker is located just outside the church cemetery adjacent to the church.
Marker Number: 9661
Marker Text:
This congregation traces its history to 1876 when the Reverend J. R. D. Taylor (1851-1882) established a Methodist church named China Grove. Early worship services were held in a log church building located nearby.
A chapel was constructed in 1886 on land donated by Liberty businessman William F. "Bee" Hardin. The edifice was named Smith's Chapel Methodist Church in honor of the Reverend John A. Smith, pastor from 1884-86. The church again changed its name and in 1910 became known as Hardin Chapel Methodist Church. Renovations were made to the church building in 1910.
The congregation began holding regular services in 1916 and also established a Sunday School. A new sanctuary was erected in 1939, but was destroyed by fire in 1958. Services were held in the Hardin schoolhouse until a new structure was completed in November 1958. Property was deeded in 1960 for a parsonage and a brick building was soon completed. Additional land adjoining the church property was donated in 1994. An integral part of the community, the church remains active as it has for more than 120 years. (1997)
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