Montell in Uvalde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Montell Methodist Church
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020
1. Montell Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Montell Methodist Church. . A Methodist Church mission was established in the community of Montell in 1889. Served by missionary N. W. Keith, the congregation met in a number of locations, including a brush arbor in the summer months. A Union Sunday School was organized by 1895. A permanent church building was dedicated on June 1, 1908. Services were held once a month except for a period during Word War II when they were temporarily suspended. Since 1948 the congregation has met for worship on alternating Sundays. Descendants of pioneer members remain active in the church.,
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.
A Methodist Church mission was established in the community of Montell in 1889. Served by missionary N. W. Keith, the congregation met in a number of locations, including a brush arbor in the summer months. A Union Sunday School was organized by 1895. A permanent church building was dedicated on June 1, 1908. Services were held once a month except for a period during Word War II when they were temporarily suspended. Since 1948 the congregation has met for worship on alternating Sundays. Descendants of pioneer members remain active in the church.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3442.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1908.
Location. 29° 32.328′ N, 100° 0.814′ W. Marker is in Montell, Texas, in Uvalde County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 55. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27851 TX-55, Uvalde TX 78801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 1, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
