Dalby Springs in Bowie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dalby Springs Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
1. Dalby Springs Methodist Church Marker
Built of knotless pine lumber in 1888. First house of worship built by congregation who had been worshipping since 1839 in homes, groves and school. During this time the town of Dalby Springs emerged from farmland and grew into a summer health spa.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 33° 22.023′ N, 94° 40.881′ W. Marker is in Dalby Springs, Texas, in Bowie County. It is at the intersection of County Highway 4507 and Darby Road, on the left when traveling south on County Highway 4507. The marker is located on the church bell tower and not the actual church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: De Kalb TX 75559, 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 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First United Methodist Church (approx. 10.4 miles away); De Kalb (approx. 10.6 miles away); Naples Cemetery (approx. 11.1 miles away); Naples (approx. 11.3 miles away); Salem Baptist Church (approx. 13.8 miles away); Avery Methodist Church
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Also see . . . Darby Springs Texas. TexasEscapes.com (Submitted on November 26, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Additional commentary.
1. Dalby Springs Methodist Church - Torn Down
They have since torn down the Dalby Springs Methodist Church. It is so sad to think that they tore down the church instead of renovating it. People would have returned to using the church if it would have been repaired instead of tearing it down and placing a carport-looking awning there. The building was still solid and all the furnishings were still there and usable all it needed was a little TLC. I have spoken to many individuals about the demolition of the church, none say that they ever saw a notice that it was to be torn down. Sad....it was such a unique treasure of history lost forever. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted February 7, 2023.
Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
2. Dalby Springs Methodist Church Marker, Church Bell and the Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, November 7, 2020
3. Dalby Springs Methodist Church and Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 42 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.
