First United Methodist Church - Clarendon, TX
N 34° 56.181 W 100° 53.514
14S E 327216 N 3867618
Built in 1910, the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon is at 420 S Jefferson St, Clarendon, TX.
Waymark Code: WMZ5M7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2018
Views: 4
This is United Methodist Historic Site #257, and a 1978 Texas Historical Marker in front of the church provides some history:
When the Rev. Lewis H. Carhart, a Methodist minister, founded Clarendon, he envisioned it as a religious and educational center. The town was established in 1878 near the junction of Carroll Creek and the Salt Fork of the Red River, six miles north of its present location. Local cowboys nicknamed the settlement "Saint's Roost" because it had no saloons. The first building erected was a combination church and school. Until the turn of the century, there was a Northern Methodist church in the community.
When the railroad arrived in 1887, Clarendon moved to its present site. The Rev. James T. Hosmer, a circuit rider, conducted Methodist services in private homes. In 1888 the Rev. Isaac L. Mills and 15 charter members organized the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. In 1890 the fellowship erected a frame church building on the southeast corner of Kearney and 4th Street. Membership increased significantly after the founding in 1898 of Clarendon Methodist College, forerunner of Clarendon Junior College.
To accommodate the growing congregation, this large Classical Revival structure was built in 1910, during the pastorate of the Rev. O.P. Kiker. The original roof was replaced in 1950.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1910
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: 9:45 AM
Street address of Church: 420 S Jefferson St Clarendon, TX USA 79226
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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