Stamford in Jones County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
St. John's Methodist
Photographed By Duane Hall, January 25, 2016
1. St. John's Methodist Marker
Church, built 1910 in pastorate of Dr. Robt. Goodrich, for congregation founded 1900 in Sledge Hall, under Rev. S. Gay. With 100' tower, long the tallest church between Dallas and El Paso. Served community of old Stamford College (now McMurry). Has had 33 pastors up to 1964.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5046.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 32° 56.64′ N, 99° 47.994′ W. Marker is in Stamford, Texas, in Jones County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Hamilton Street (State Highway 6) and S. Ferguson Street, on the right when traveling east on E. Hamilton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stamford TX 79553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Swenson Land and Cattle Company Headquarters (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stamford (approx. 0.6 miles away); First AQHA Show (approx. 0.9 miles away); "The Poet Ranchman" Larry Chittenden (approx. 1.1 miles away); Texas Cowboy Reunion Oldtimers' Association
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Photographed By Duane Hall, January 25, 2016
2. St. John's Methodist
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
