Near Dewville in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dewville United Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2021
1. Dewville United Methodist Church Marker
Settlers in the community of Sandies began to hold Methodist worship services in 1842. Sandies Chapel was chartered by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in 1857. Trustees were Newburn Guinn, David Barnes, E.R. Hurt, D.P. Briggs, and J.T. Gillett. In 1897, the congregation moved one mile to the new community of Dewville where a church was built on land donated by Mrs. C.C. Vernor, the wife of an early local pastor. Over the years, the church has provided significant service and leadership to the town and remains an active institution here.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
In memory of Rev. J.E. and Mrs. C.C. Vernor and their descendants
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1216.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 29° 22.776′ N, 97° 48.584′ W. Marker is near Dewville, Texas, in Gonzales County. Marker is on County Highway 121, 0.1 miles south of Farm to Market Road 1117, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located to the southeast
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sandies Chapel Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Sandies-Dewville Community (approx. ¼ mile away); 1835 Attack at Sandies Water Hole (approx. 3.6 miles away); Gonzales - San Antonio Road (approx. 3.6 miles away); Albuquerque (approx. 4.6 miles away); Site of Old Town of Union Valley (approx. 4.6 miles away); Rev. Alejo Hernández (approx. 4.8 miles away); Leesville Baptist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dewville.
Regarding Dewville United Methodist Church. It is United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 161.
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2021
2. United Methodist Historic Site No. 161 Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2021
3. The front entrance to the Dewville United Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2021
4. The view of the Dewville United Methodist Church and Marker from the road
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
