Barnhart in Irion County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Barnhart Cowboy Church

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 6, 2019

1. Barnhart Cowboy Church Marker

Inscription. Local residents, representing several faiths, gathered for an outdoor community meeting in 1914 to organize this Union church. The sanctuary was constructed by cowboys from area ranches, working under the supervision of W. H. Parker and his brother-in-law Henry Barker. Completed in 1917, the building is known as the Cowboy Church. Since the early days of Barnhart, members of various Christian denominations have worshiped here together.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 258.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 31° 7.731′ N, 101° 10.444′ W. Marker is in Barnhart, Texas, in Irion County. It is at the intersection of Draper Street and 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Draper Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 5th Street, Barnhart TX 76930, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

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 one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Barnhart (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line).

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 6, 2019

2. Barnhart Cowboy Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.