1890 - Art United Methodist Church - Art, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 30° 44.263 W 099° 07.184
14R E 488538 N 3400540
Red sandstone church on a hill near the community of Art.
Waymark Code: WM12GQM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2020
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Text of historical marker:
Organized 1856 by the Rev. C. A. Grote, first minister to preach here. First building was erected in 1858; second one, of stone, in 1875. The present structure was built 1890 on land donated by Ernst Jordan, Sr., charter member. Until 1927, all worship was held in the German language. The two Methodist churches in Art united in 1939. At that time frame building was moved beside this rock building and equipped for Sunday School classes. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968
Year of construction: 1890
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription: METHODIST / CHURCH / 1890
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