Chillicothe in Hardeman County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Chillicothe First Methodist Church

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 8, 2017

1. Chillicothe First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Originally organized in 1886 in the Jackson Springs community, this church was first served by circuit riders C. T. Neese and J. T. Hosmer. Shortly after the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway came through Chillicothe in 1887, the Jackson Springs Church moved into town. This edifice was erected at the church's second Chillicothe location. Designed by prominent area architect Rockwell Henry Stuckey (1855-1936) in 1916, the structure features classical columns, cornice and eaves. Notable elements include the ornate stained glass windows and octagonal dome, a feature often associated with Stuckey's work. The original stained glass windows were crafted in Germany during World War I and crossed the Atlantic three times before being accepted at New York and shipped to Chillicothe by train.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11926.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 34° 15.303′ N, 99° 30.887′ W. Marker is in Chillicothe, Texas, in Hardeman County.

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It is at the intersection of Avenue J South and South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Avenue J South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Avenue J South, Chillicothe TX 79225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Texas Agricultural Experiment Station (approx. 4.2 miles away); Medicine Mound Community (approx. 6½ miles away); W. P. A. Sanitation Project (approx. 6½ miles away); Hicks & Cobb General Merchandise Store (approx. 6½ miles away); Old Mounds Cemetery (approx. 8½ miles away); Red River Valley Museum (approx. 13 miles away); The Great Western Trail (approx. 13 miles

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 8, 2017

2. Chillicothe First Methodist Church Marker

away); Wilbarger County (approx. 13 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chillicothe.

Chillicothe First Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, June 8, 2017

3. Chillicothe First Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.