Near Hockley in Waller County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Macedonia Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2021
1. Macedonia Methodist Church Marker
Organized in 1892 by the Rev. W. C. Bracewell, circuit rider. Early services were held in McPherson School. In 1893 first church was built by men of community. Bill Page donated land. The present structure was erected in 1946, using same plan as 1893 church.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9397.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 30° 6.81′ N, 95° 49.502′ W. Marker is near Hockley, Texas, in Waller County. It is on Macedonia Road 0.2 miles north of Magnolia Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23391 Macedonia Road, Hockley TX 77447, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Springer-Macedonia Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Samuel McCarley Homesite (approx. 3.2 miles away); Roberts Cemetery (approx. 4.3 miles away); Abraham Roberts Homesite (approx. 4½ miles away); Site of New Kentucky (approx. 4½ miles away); Kleb Family House (approx. 5.9 miles away); Fields Store Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles away); Field's Store Community (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hockley.
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2021
2. Macedonia Methodist Church Marker
The marker is located to the left side of the front entrance of the Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
