Chillicothe First Methodist Church
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuarrellaDeVil
N 34° 15.303 W 099° 30.886
14S E 452605 N 3790555
Texas Historical Marker at the First Methodist Church, Chillicothe, noting its origins and history, as well as the architecture of its sanctuary. Located at 301 Avenue J, Chillicothe, TX.
Waymark Code: WMPMMK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
Views: 5

Marker Number: 11926

Marker Text:
Originally organized in 1886 in the Jackson Springs community, this church was first served by circuit riders C.T. Neese and J.T. Hosmer. Shortly after the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway came through Chillicothe in 1887, the Jackson Springs Church moved into town. This edifice was erected at the church's second Chillicothe location. Designed by prominent area architect Rockwell Henry Stuckey (1855-1936) in 1916, the structure features classical columns, cornice and eaves. Notable elements include the ornate stained glass windows and octagonal dome, a feature often associated with Stuckey's work. The original stained glass windows were crafted in Germany during World War I and crossed the Atlantic three times before being accepted at New York and shipped to Chillicothe by train. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1998


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