Wellington in Collingsworth County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church of Wellington
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016
1. First Methodist Church of Wellington Marker
Inscription.
First Methodist Church of Wellington. . Organized in 1890 by the Rev. J.H. Linderman and a small group of charter members, this congregation was the only Methodist church in the county by 1984. The first worship services were held in a small wooden building which also served as the first county courthouse. The members met in a local schoolhouse from about 1891 until 1899, when their first sanctuary was completed at this site. That building was replaced in 1913 by a larger structure, and additional facilities were built over the years to accommodate the growing congregation.
Organized in 1890 by the Rev. J.H. Linderman and a small group of charter members, this congregation was the only Methodist church in the county by 1984. The first worship services were held in a small wooden building which also served as the first county courthouse. The members met in a local schoolhouse from about 1891 until 1899, when their first sanctuary was completed at this site. That building was replaced in 1913 by a larger structure, and additional facilities were built over the years to accommodate the growing congregation.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1775.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 34° 51.302′ N, 100° 12.983′ W. Marker is in Wellington, Texas, in Collingsworth County. Marker is at the intersection of Bowie Street and 9th Street, on the right when traveling south on Bowie Street. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Bowie Street, Wellington TX 79095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. First Methodist Church of Wellington Marker is on the right
Methodism in Collingsworth County Marker is on the left.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016
3. First Methodist Church of Wellington
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
