Poolville in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Poolville United Methodist Church

Photographed by QuesterMark, July 3, 2018

1. Poolville United Methodist Church Texas Historical Marker

Inscription. In February 1885, six members of the Goshen Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in the eastern part of Parker County, left to form a Methodist church in the farming community of Poolville. The Reverend J. Davis Crockett was called to serve as their first minister. Worship services were held in the Poolville schoolhouse until 1896 when this sanctuary was completed. Throughout its history, Poolville Methodist Church has provided service and leadership to the community and surrounding area. (1983)

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4070.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1885.

Location. 32° 58.558′ N, 97° 51.563′ W. Marker is in Poolville, Texas, in Parker County. It is on North Church St., on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 N Church St, Poolville TX 76487, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Poolville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dilbeck Cemetery (approx. 6 miles away); Peaster Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Cartersville, Texas (approx. 8.4 miles away); a different marker also named Cartersville (approx. 8.4 miles away); Bethesda Cemetery (approx. 9 miles away); Whitt Cemetery (approx. 9.2 miles away); Authon Cemetery

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Poolville United Methodist Church with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by QuesterMark, July 3, 2018

2. Poolville United Methodist Church with Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2018, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2018, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.