First United Methodist Church - Gladewater, TX
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N 32° 32.186 W 094° 56.707
15S E 317336 N 3601566
The present red brick sanctuary was built in 1935. It was dedicated Sept. 19, 1937. Underwent restoration and improvements in 1957 which added a balcony, and new carpeting. It was refurbished again in 1973.
Waymark Code: WM1064M
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/05/2019
Views: 1
Historical Marker:
Developed as a railroad town in the 1870s, Gladewater grew slowly but steadily in the first decades of its existence. In 1922, twelve adults and two children led by the Rev. H.T. Perritte of Longview met in Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Godfrey's home to organize a congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They soon built a simple one-room sanctuary. The church and the town experienced dramatic growth beginning in the 1930s, when a local oil boom brought more residents. Since that time, members have formed women's and men's groups to support the church and its many services and programs.
Active church?: Yes
Year Built: 1935
Service times:
9:00 AM Contemporary /
11:00 AM Traditional
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