St. James C.M.E. Church - Gainesville, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 33° 37.684 W 097° 08.924
14S E 671713 N 3722454
Badly in need of restoration.
Waymark Code: WM11Q7Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 1

Church Website

"The congregations first one room church was built in 1873. In 1875, the Rev. Cam Jackson became the first pastor. This church was built in 1904. It was constructed by Henry Hendricks.

There are two bell towers and one belfry, with each tower having had a purpose. The first bell means to welcome people to church and for Sunday school recognition, and the second bell is to notify the people of the town when someone has died.

The two large windows on the west and one on the north were imported from Europe.

Our ancestors came to church in horse drawn wagons and tied their horses to the cedar trees on the west side of this church, as well as, to the north side where you will see one concrete hitching post still remains on the grounds."

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1904

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

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:
430 Throckmorton St.
Gainesville, TX USA
76240


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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