Bronte in Coke County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church
Of Bronte
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
1. First Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
First Methodist Church. Of Bronte. This congregation traces its history to the summer of 1890, when a small group of worshipers led by the Rev. J.W. Montgomery gathered under a brush arbor on East Kickapoo Creek to organize a church. Later that year the Rev. G.F. Fair became the pastor of the church, which met in an old schoolhouse. A sanctuary was built in 1907 and served the congregation until it was replaced by a new structure in 1951. Throughout its history this congregation, which became the first United Methodist church in 1968, has been involved in missionary activities.
This congregation traces its history to the summer of 1890, when a small group of worshipers led by the Rev. J.W. Montgomery gathered under a brush arbor on East Kickapoo Creek to organize a church. Later that year the Rev. G.F. Fair became the pastor of the church, which met in an old schoolhouse. A sanctuary was built in 1907 and served the congregation until it was replaced by a new structure in 1951. Throughout its history this congregation, which became the first United Methodist church in 1968, has been involved in missionary activities.
Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1749.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 31° 53.078′ N, 100° 17.621′ W. Marker is in Bronte, Texas, in Coke County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Washington Street and W. Holmes Avenue, on the right when traveling south on S. Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 S Washington St, Bronte TX 76933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Marker Near East Entrance to First Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
3. View to the South on S. Washington Street
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
4. First Methodist Church
View from S. Washington St
Photographed By Duane Hall, April 10, 2015
5. First Methodist Church
View to northwest from intersection of S. Washington St and W. Holmes Ave
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 12, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.