Center Point in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Center Point United Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, September 20, 2020
1. Center Point United Methodist Church Marker
In 1852, before there was a town here, Mrs. Henrietta Rees and her children came from Tennessee. Soon, she arranged for Methodist Circuit Riders to come to this area. One acre was bought for a Church in 1872 from W. G. ("Gabe") Cocke and his wife Vanilla. About 1876 the Rev. W. E. Pafford and Turley Cocke built a Church house. This site was purchased in 1883 from James Sellers. After a storm destroyed the first building under construction, a second was erected. This third structure was completed in 1911 by the men of the congregation.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 787.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 29° 56.603′ N, 99° 2.122′ W. Marker is in Center Point, Texas, in Kerr County. It is on Church Street just north of China Street (Farm to Market Road 1350), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Church Street, Center Point TX 78010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. 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 walking distance of this marker: Center Point Christian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Verde, Texas (about 500 feet away); Center Point, Texas
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 20, 2020
2. The Entrance to the Center Point United Methodist Church with Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 20, 2020
3. The Center Point United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
