Jonesboro in Coryell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jonesboro Methodist Church
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 15, 2018
1. Jonesboro Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Jonesboro Methodist Church. . This congregation traces its history to the late 1860s, when early settlers of Jonesboro met together in a combination church-school Masonic Lodge building for worship services. W. L. Jones donated land for a Methodist church in 1871, and the congregation was formally organized that year. Their first building, completed in 1871, was replaced by a succession of structures over the years to meet the needs of the membership. Methodist congregations in the nearby communities of Ames, Pancake, and Turnersville have merged with the Jonesboro Church.
This congregation traces its history to the late 1860s, when early settlers of Jonesboro met together in a combination church-school Masonic Lodge building for worship services. W. L. Jones donated land for a Methodist church in 1871, and the congregation was formally organized that year. Their first building, completed in 1871, was replaced by a succession of structures over the years to meet the needs of the membership. Methodist congregations in the nearby communities of Ames, Pancake, and Turnersville have merged with the Jonesboro Church.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2850.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 31° 36.876′ N, 97° 52.591′ W. Marker is in Jonesboro, Texas, in Coryell County. Marker is at the intersection of The 36th Division Memorial Highway (State Highway 36) and County Road 193, on the left when traveling north on The 36th Division Memorial Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jonesboro TX 76538, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
