Iredell in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Iredell First United Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
1. Iredell First United Methodist Church Marker
In 1869, Methodists in the Iredell area began worshiping at Hester Schoolhouse, a building used by both Baptists and Methodists for services. The Rev. Peter W. Gravis served as pastor. Two years later, the Methodist congregation moved to Wills Chapel, a half mile east of present Iredell, on land donated by Dr. J.S. Wills for a church and campground. In the late 1870s, members moved the Wills Chapel to a site in town. The growing Methodist Church increased in membership and in facilities throughout the next 100 years. Members also established programs and groups to support the congregation and the local community.
Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13086.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 31° 59.084′ N, 97° 52.285′ W. Marker is in Iredell, Texas, in Bosque County. It is at the intersection of South Eastland Street (Farm to Market Road 927) and East McLain Street (Farm to Market Road 1238), on the right when traveling north on South Eastland Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 South Eastland Street, Iredell TX 76649, 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Riverside Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured
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Also see . . .
1. Iredell, Texas. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Methodist Church. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
2. Iredell First United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, November 21, 2020
3. Church bell and sign
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
