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.
Chillicothe First Methodist Church. . 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.
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 Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
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 592 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
