Avery in Red River County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Avery Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
1. Avery Methodist Church Marker
The Douglas Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was organized in 1896. A one-room frame church building with a steeple and belfry was constructed, and shared with other denominations. It was also used as a school until 1901. The town of Douglas was renamed Avery in 1902. The Avery Methodist Church was a mission church for many years. A Sunday School youth group, and women's missionary society were organized. The church achieved full-station status in 1950. Several building facilities were added over the years. This active church has served the community for over 100 years.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10864.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 33° 33.003′ N, 94° 46.967′ W. Marker is in Avery, Texas, in Red River County. It is at the intersection of North Houston Avenue and West Alabama Avenue, on the left when traveling south on North Houston Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 390 West Alabama Avenue, Avery TX 75554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: James Titus Andrew Jackson Titus (approx. 4.4 miles away); Savannah Cemetery (approx.
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Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
2. Avery Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
3. Avery Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
