First United Methodist Church of Sonora -- Sonora TX
N 30° 34.361 W 100° 38.712
14R E 342232 N 3383398
A local history sign outside of the First Methodist Church of Sonora preserves fascinating early hardships of Methodist circuit priests on the Edwards Plateau area of Texas
Waymark Code: WMPPZC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/04/2015
Views: 3
This local historic marker stands in front of the First Methodist Church at 201 Water Street in Sonora TX.
The sign reads as follows:
"THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SONORA
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This church was chartered and the first board of stewards elected on May 14, 1892. The Pastor In Charge was the Rev. D.O. McAllister, who walked the 35 miles from Sonora to Ozona to serve as minister for the Sonora – Ozona parish. Methodist “circuit riders" served the area as early as 1875, but regular meetings were not held until 1890.
The first church building was built in 1894. On the site of the present post office at a cost of1419.00 the existing church was completed in January of 1925 but has been expanded and remodeled several times – the education wing and parsonage in 1958, and the sanctuary was completely remodeled in 1991.
In April 1925, women of the church organized as the missionary society. This dedicated group took possession of 50 donated sheep, which were cared for by members. The project ended in 1932 with over $5000 in needed church funds.
On May 14, 1992, this church celebrated its first century of service to God and community.
This historical marker donated by Allie Halbert Askew in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Halbert.
Group that erected the marker: Allie Halbert Askew in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Halbert
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
201 Water St
Sonora, TX
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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