1882, 1937, 1982 - St. Paul United Methodist Church - Clarksville, TX - Dated Buildings and Cornerstones on Waymarking.com

Originally built in 1882, the church was rebuilt in 1937, and then again in 1982. All three cornerstones are preserved on the current structure, and a Texas Historical Marker (approved while they were in building number two) provides a brief overview:

Originally constructed in 1883 under leadership of the Rev. John Jackson. One of the first Negro church buildings in Red River County. Prior to this members worshipped in makeshift quarters. Rebuilt in 1937. Six generations have worshipped here.

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The church itself is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It looks like that little steeple may be a holdover from previously. Maybe the stained glass, too, in order to give a modern cookie-cutter building some character.

Year of construction: 1982 Full inscription: St. Paul's M.E. Church Dec. 4 A.D. 1882. -- St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church Founded 1882. Re-erected 1937 Trustees W.H. Dyer H. Lee E. Caton H. Harden C. N. Atkinson L. Simmons F. Washington C. Elkins Tom McCullough R.H. White P.C. A.J. Newton D.S. -- St. Paul United Methodist Church Organized 1871 Re-erected 1982 Trustees L. Samuels- Chair C. Carreathers W. Lee E.D. Bradley H. Thompson H. Harris C. New J. Black M. Johnson Roscoe Nunley - Pastor Don Renshaw - D.S. John Russell - Bishop Cross-listed waymark: Not listed

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