Blooming Grove United Methodist Church - Blooming Grove, TX
N 32° 05.529 W 096° 42.864
14S E 715695 N 3552935
Built in 1913, the current sanctuary of the Blooming Grove United Methodist Church is at 300 Kerr St, Blooming Grove, TX. This is United Methodist Historic Site number 408.
Waymark Code: WMWJPX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2017
Views: 2
A 1974 Texas Historical Marker provides some history:
In 1869, Richard and Susan Gowan gave land on Rush Creek (1 mi. SE) for a Methodist church and cemetery. Gowan, his neighbors, and others built a white frame chapel for church and school. That building was moved to Blooming Grove in 1887. Second sanctuary was built in 1893 on the present site. The Methodist denomination operated (1899-1913) Central Texas College in Blooming Grove, increasing work of this church. Dr. Clovis Chappell (1882-1972) and Dr. E. B. Hawk (1881-1963), pastors who later won national renown, led in building (1913) the present edifice. The congregation has given 22 men to the ministry.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1913
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
300 Kerr St
Blooming Grove, TX USA
76626
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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