Channing United Methodist Church Bell Tower - Channing, TX
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YoSam.
N 35° 41.017 W 102° 20.002
13S E 741321 N 3952135
This is believed to be the First Methodist Church built in Texas...
Waymark Code: WM132JY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2020
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County of church: Hartley County
Location of church: 719 Denver St. & 8th St., Channing
Email: kxit@xit.net
Phone: (806) 333-7503
Pastor: George Chambers
Building is a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark (1964)
Built: 1898
Architectural Style: Gothic Revival
The bell is still in the tower, but I am told, not rung as often as it was in the old days.
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." ~ Texas Historical Commission
"Channing Methodist Church
Church, 1898. Oldest Panhandle church north of the Canadian. Builders included the Farwells, founders of XIT Ranch.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964