Little Elm in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Button Memorial United Methodist Church
Photographed by Jackson Frye
1. Button Memorial United Methodist Church Marker
The Rev. William E. Bates, a native of Virginia, established the Methodist congregation at Little Elm in 1853. Members shared a meetinghouse with other denominations at John House Springs and in 1916 built their own facility. In the 1950s, the church moved to make way for construction of Lewisville Lake. In 1962, a descendant of early Little Elm settlers and church members George and Sarah Button donated funds for a new sanctuary; members renamed the church in honor of the Button family. Throughout its history, the church has been active in its community, offering a variety of services and programs to members and area residents.
Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13569.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 33° 9.613′ N, 96° 56.333′ W. Marker is in Little Elm, Texas, in Denton County. It is at the intersection of West Eldorado Parkway and Lakefront Drive, on the left when traveling west on West Eldorado Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 West Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm TX 75068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Community of Little Elm (approx. half a mile away); Harrington, Cassady and Clark Cemeteries (approx.
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Photographed by Jackson Frye
2. Button Memorial United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed by Jackson Frye
3. Button Memorial United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 134 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
