Sanderson in Terrell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

El Buen Pastor Methodist Church

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 31, 2019

1. El Buen Pastor Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1901 by Juan Zepeda, Sr., and Vicente Rodriguez, El Buen Pastor Methodist Church held services in members' homes until 1908, when the congregation erected this church building using locally made adobe bricks. A church member built the pulpit and benches, and a bell tower was added in the 1940s. A fine vernacular example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture, this church building served the congregation until 1968.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Erected 1962 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1407.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 30° 8.442′ N, 102° 23.625′ W. Marker is in Sanderson, Texas, in Terrell County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and East Pine Street, on the right when traveling south on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sanderson TX 79848, 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,

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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 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: General Alexander W. Terrell / Texas in the Civil War (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sanderson Flash Flood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Terrell County Eagle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Terrell County (approx. 0.8 miles away); Baxter's Curve Train Robbery (approx. 9.2 miles away); Dryden Intermediate Field Site 29 (approx. 12.4 miles away).

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 31, 2019

2. El Buen Pastor Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.