Simpson United Methodist Church
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N 30° 16.403 W 097° 43.308
14R E 622944 N 3349770
This post-mounted subject marker stands in the front yard of the church on 12th St. in Austin.
Waymark Code: WMPVBC
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2015
Views: 7
Marker erected by: Texas Historical Commission
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry Simpson United Methodist Church City Austin County Travis Subject Codes Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches Year Marker Erected 1982 Marker Size 27" x 42"
Marker Number: 14406
Marker Text: This congregation grew from an early Sunday School class directed by Annas Brown, Richard Dukes and Mrs. Vina Harris Forehand, members of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, for residents of the far eastern section of Austin. In December 1880, the group organized as the Simpson Mission Methodist Episcopal Church. The congregational name was chosen to honor Bishop Matthew Simpson (d. 1884), a pioneer Methodist leader who was also an active political negotiator, an abolitionist and a noted orator.
Worship services were first held in a community schoolhouse. A frame sanctuary, constructed at the corner of Concho and Gregory Streets in May 1881, was used until the congregation moved to this site in 1922. New facilities were later added here to accommodate the church's continued growth.
Known as Simpson United Methodist Church since 1970, this fellowship has played a significant role in the development of Austin's black community for over a century. Church programs, including mission work, service projects and revivals, have reflected the congregation's strong sense of community pride and involvement, pastors and members here have included many prominent Methodist leaders. (1982)
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