Pittsburg in Camp County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church of Pittsburg
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. First Methodist Church of Pittsburg Marker
Inscription.
First Methodist Church of Pittsburg. . The charter members of this church, organized in 1857 by the Rev. J. W. Harvey Hamill, included Major and Mrs. W. H. Pitts and others in the Pitts family, for whom this town was named. The congregation worshipped first in a log structure, then shared a 2-story frame building with the Masonic Lodge. A larger frame sanctuary was erected in 1888-89. It was replaced by this brick prairie style church, constructed (1904-05) during the pastorate of the Rev. E. L. Shettles. In 1953 the educational wing was added. In 1957, the fellowship's centennial year, membership was 546. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
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The charter members of this church, organized in 1857 by the Rev. J. W. Harvey Hamill, included Major and Mrs. W. H. Pitts and others in the Pitts family, for whom this town was named. The congregation worshipped first in a log structure, then shared a 2-story frame building with the Masonic Lodge. A larger frame sanctuary was erected in 1888-89. It was replaced by this brick prairie style church, constructed (1904-05) during the pastorate of the Rev. E. L. Shettles. In 1953 the educational wing was added. In 1957, the fellowship's centennial year, membership was 546.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9796.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 32° 59.784′ N, 94° 57.999′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Texas, in Camp County. Marker is at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Street (Texas Route 238) and College Street, on the right when traveling north on Mt. Pleasant Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 Mt Pleasant Street, Pittsburg TX 75686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Farmer's Feed and Seed Company (within shouting distance of this marker);
2. First Methodist Church of Pittsburg and marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
