Pittsburg in Camp County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church of Pittsburg

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. First Methodist Church of Pittsburg Marker

Inscription. The charter members of this church, organized in 1857 by the Rev. J. W. Harvey Hamill, included Major and Mrs. W. H. Pitts and others in the Pitts family, for whom this town was named. The congregation worshipped first in a log structure, then shared a 2-story frame building with the Masonic Lodge. A larger frame sanctuary was erected in 1888-89. It was replaced by this brick prairie style church, constructed (1904-05) during the pastorate of the Rev. E. L. Shettles. In 1953 the educational wing was added. In 1957, the fellowship's centennial year, membership was 546.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1976

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9796.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 32° 59.784′ N, 94° 57.999′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Texas, in Camp County. It is at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Street (Texas Route 238) and College Street, on the right when traveling north on Mt. Pleasant Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 Mt Pleasant Street, Pittsburg TX 75686, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Farmer's Feed and Seed Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); John L. Sheppard Home (about 400 feet away); W. L. Garrett Building (about 400 feet away); Site of First Carnegie Library in Texas (about 600 feet away); Pittsburg (about 600 feet away); Shootout at the Pittsburg Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cotton Belt Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburg.

First Methodist Church of Pittsburg and marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. First Methodist Church of Pittsburg and marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.