Gladewater in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church of Gladewater
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. First United Methodist Church of Gladewater Marker
Inscription.
First United Methodist Church of Gladewater. . Developed as a railroad town in the 1870s, Gladewater grew slowly but steadily in the first decades of its existence. In 1922, twelve adults and two children led by the Rev. H.T. Perritte of Longview met in Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Godfrey's home to organize a congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They soon built a simple one-room sanctuary. The church and the town experienced dramatic growth beginning in the 1930s, when a local oil boom brought more residents. Since that time, members have formed women's and men's groups to support the church and its many services and programs.
Developed as a railroad town in the 1870s, Gladewater grew slowly but steadily in the first decades of its existence. In 1922, twelve adults and two children led by the Rev. H.T. Perritte of Longview met in Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Godfrey's home to organize a congregation of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They soon built a simple one-room sanctuary. The church and the town experienced dramatic growth beginning in the 1930s, when a local oil boom brought more residents. Since that time, members have formed women's and men's groups to support the church and its many services and programs.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13264.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 32° 32.185′ N, 94° 56.707′ W. Marker is in Gladewater, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker is at the intersection of West Quitman Avenue and North Ferry Street, on the left when traveling west on West Quitman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 West Quitman Avenue, Gladewater TX 75647, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. First United Methodist Church of Gladewater & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
