Near Aquilla in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lebanon United Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
1. Lebanon United Methodist Church Marker
On Oct. 19, 1872, C.A. Spivey and W.E. Anderson deeded four acres of land to James W. Scott, M.J. Britton, J.B.C. Scott, J.P. Grace, H.B. Smith, George Williams, E.R. Williams, J.H. Gamblin and J.F Anderson, Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South: the Rev. Floyd T. Wiginton was the first pastor. Tradition holds the Rev. Isaac Pierce Lowery, the pastor in 1873, suggested the congregational name of Lebanon. The first church building burned in the early 1880s, and members moved to this site. An early school on church property served the area until the mid 20th century. Today, Lebanon United Methodist Church provides an important link to the community's pioneer heritage.
Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13892.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 31° 48.514′ N, 97° 16.033′ W. Marker is near Aquilla, Texas, in Hill County. It is on County Highway 2202 0.1 miles south of Farm to Market Road 2114, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located directly in front of the Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aquilla TX 76622, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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
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Also see . . . Methodist Church. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
2. Lebanon United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
3. Lebanon United Methodist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 833 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
