Dogwood Estates in Rose Hill in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Rose Hill United Methodist Church

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 28, 2019

1. Rose Hill United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Pioneer German settlers of the Rose Hill area organized this fellowship in 1875. Originally known as Spring Creek Mission, it was established under the direction of the Rev. Friedrich Ries. The earliest services were held in the home of Friederick Oeft at this site. He donated the land to the congregation and the first sanctuary was constructed here in 1876. For over 100 years the Rose Hill United Methodist Church has played a significant role in the development of the community and in the preservation of the area's cultural heritage.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10757.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 30° 4.18′ N, 95° 42.528′ W. Marker is in Rose Hill, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Dogwood Estates. It is on Rosehill Church Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21022 Rosehill Church Road, Tomball TX 77377, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rose Hill Methodist Church Building (a few steps from this marker); Kleb Family House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Old Salem Lutheran Church Site

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Salem Lutheran School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of New Kentucky (approx. 3.2 miles away); Abraham Roberts Homesite (approx. 3.2 miles away); Roberts Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); Salem Lutheran Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rose Hill.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 28, 2019

2. Rose Hill United Methodist Church

Marker is located at the right of the photo, partially obscured by bushes.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.