Lockney in Floyd County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church of Lockney

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017

1. First Methodist Church of Lockney Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This church traces its history to 1890, when The Rev. R. M. Morris led about twenty-five Methodists in organizing a new congregation. The church members met for worship in the local schoolhouse and under arbors until a frame sanctuary was completed in 1908. A larger brick building replaced the first church structure in 1920. To serve the growing membership, the congregation built a new facility in the 1950s. In addition to worship and educational programs, the church has been involved in community activities and worldwide missionary endeavors.

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1761.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 34° 7.302′ N, 101° 26.529′ W. Marker is in Lockney, Texas, in Floyd County. Marker is on West Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 West Poplar Street, Lockney TX 79241, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church of Lockney (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The J. A. Baker Store (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Ellison Burns (approx. ¼ mile away); Della Plain (approx. 7.8 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 9½ miles away); Bellview Community and School (approx. 9.9 miles away); Commercial Hotel (approx. 11.2 miles away); Dolphin Ward Floyd (approx. 11.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockney.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017

2. First Methodist Church of Lockney Marker

First Methodist Church of Lockney image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017

3. First Methodist Church of Lockney

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.