La Vernia in Wilson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
La Vernia United Methodist Church
Bell History
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2021
1. La Vernia United Methodist Church Bell History Marker
Post Oak Zion Evangelical Church organized 1885. In 1886 it's bell was dedicated. A storm destroyed the chapel in 1929. It was rebuilt in 1940. In 1946 the Evangelicals and United Brethren in Christ merged into the Evangelical United Brethren Church. It then became the United Methodists in 1968. In June 1969 the Post Oak Church property was sold. In 1970 the La Vernia and Post Oak Churches merged. The bell was donated by the Albert & Bertha Brietzke estate in July 1999.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1969.
Location. 29° 21.157′ N, 98° 7.182′ W. Marker is in La Vernia, Texas, in Wilson County. It is at the intersection of Bluebonnet Drive (Farm to Market Road 775) and D L Vest, on the left when traveling west on Bluebonnet Drive. The marker and Bell are located between the La Vernia United Methodist Church and the old Chapel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Bluebonnet Drive, La Vernia TX 78121, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named La Vernia United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Brahan Lodge No. 226, A.F. & A.M. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deaf Smith Oak Tree - the Next Generation
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Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2021
2. La Vernia United Methodist Church Bell and History Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, February 21, 2021
3. The view of the La Vernia United Methodist Church and Bell from the parking lot
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
