First United Methodist Church - Kountze, TX
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N 30° 22.162 W 094° 18.663
15R E 374017 N 3360444
Soon after the town's creation, a group of worshipers led by the Rev. James S. Murphy joined together to organize a Methodist congregation.
Waymark Code: WMYM1H
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2018
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Historical Marker:
Land was acquired in 1887 from P. S. Watts, and plans were made to erect a sanctuary to be used by all denominations. The cornerstone was laid on May 11, 1888, and the first church building in Kountze soon was completed. Worship services were held on alternate Sundays by Methodists and other denominations. Murphy continued to serve as circuit-riding minister to the Methodists until December 1888, when he was succeeded by the Rev. V. A. Godbey.
The Methodist Church in Kountze continued to grow over the years. Sunday School and missionary programs were organized, and in 1940 the congregation became a full charge in the denomination, with its own full-time pastor. A new sanctuary was built in 1951 to serve the growing congregation.
Active church?: Yes
Year Built: 1951
Service times:
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
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