First United Methodist Church - Centerville, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 31° 15.393 W 095° 58.734
15R E 216320 N 3461863
Sanctuary with bell tower built in 1921.
Waymark Code: WMQA8F
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2016
Views: 3
From Historical Marker:
Circuit riders Henry H. Cassady and George W. Tittle served local Methodists before a formal church organized in 1850. H. D. Hubert was the first appointed preacher in 1853. The congregation met in a schoolhouse before building a sanctuary in 1871. The church reported 290 members at the time.
During World War II, Pastor Weldon Morton became an army chaplain and members Cecil Lemons and Roland Knight were killed in action. The church campus and programs have grown over the years. Today, the oldest church in Centerville continues to serve its community as a spiritual beacon of light.
Active church?: Yes
Year Built: 1921
Service times:
Sunday at 11am
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:At least one photo. You're welcome to be in the picture, but please, No GPSr.