Trenton in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church of Trenton

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 20, 2020

1. First Methodist Church of Trenton Marker

Inscription.

In 1887 members gathered at the Union Church in Trenton to organize the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The first pastor was the Rev. W. J. Bludworth. In 1896 the first sanctuary was built, and the congregation included 200 members. Organizations were established for the members including those for youth, women, and men. Additional facilities were provided to meet the needs of the church as the congregation grew. Rich with traditions, this church continues to serve the community as it has for over a century.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8879.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 33° 25.869′ N, 96° 20.26′ W. Marker is in Trenton, Texas, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Hunt Street, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton TX 75490, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Y.B. Reed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trenton (about 300 feet away); First National Bank of Trenton (about 400 feet away); Burns Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Indian Creek Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); Bethel Baptist Church (approx. 4.2 miles away); Pilot Grove Baptist Church (approx. 5.1 miles away); Pilot Grove (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, December 20, 2020

2. First Methodist Church of Trenton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.