Sivells Bend United Methodist Church
N 33° 50.624 W 097° 13.815
14S E 663741 N 3746237
Texas Historical Marker commemorating the establishment and history of Sivells Bend United Methodist Church, at the corner of FM 1201 and CR 437, Sivells Bend, TX
Waymark Code: WMMRQZ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2014
Views: 5
This marker was dedicated on October 26, 2014.
Marker Number: 17487
Marker Text:
This congregation formed in 1868 as Sivells Bend Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Brothers William W. and Addison Y. Gunter conveyed two acres to church trustees E.L. Allen, Wm. Midkiff and George Dillard in 1880. A large two-story church, school and Masonic Lodge burned in 1893. W.W. Gunter deeded the current site in 1910. The present frame church has had continuous services since its 1912 construction. During WWII, families taught Sunday school even without a supplied pastor. Later, Sivells Bend shared pastors with other Methodist churches, but has had its own pastors since 1950. Community involvement and regular worship shows a continuing focus on the true spirit of God. (2013)
Marker is Property of the State of Texas
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