FIRST - Methodist Church N. of Canadian River - Channing, TX
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YoSam.
N 35° 41.018 W 102° 20.007
13S E 741314 N 3952136
This church currently has 22 members
Waymark Code: WMTQ58
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2016
Views: 2
County of Marker: Hartley County
Location of Marker: 719 Denver St. & 8th St., Channing
Marker Erected by Texas Historical Commission
Date Marker Erected: Recorded Texas Historical Marker - 1964; New shield 1994
Marker Text:
CHANNING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The town of Channing was organized in 1890 as a general headquarters and supplier for the vast XIT Ranch. The Channing Methodist Church was organized in the fledgling town by the Rev. E.T. Harrison.
Records indicate that it was the first Methodist Church north of the Canadian River. The earliest members were A.G. Boyce, manager of the XIT Ranch, his wife Annie and their daughter Bessie; Bertie Cherveny, a plumber; Jacob P. McLain, the Rivers Hotel keeper and his wife Elizabeth; and Hereford cattle breeders James Powell and William and Marilla Powell. Trustees for the church purchased property on this site in 1901 and the building was completed by the following year. A fellowship hall and other additions were made in 1958. The Channing United Methodist Church continues in the traditions of its founders.
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