Prosper in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Prosper United Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, January 27, 2022
1. Prosper United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Prosper United Methodist Church. . In 1899, trustees of Bethel Methodist Church bought a few acres of land near the settlement of Rock Hill to build a new church, Smith's Chapel. In 1902, the entire settlement relocated one mile north to the new town of Prosper to take advantage of the railroad. Smith's Chapel and its congregation voted to move their church and it was renamed Prosper Methodist Episcopal Church. By 1923, the church had outgrown its simple frame structure and, in August, laid the cornerstone for the present church across the street. Through the efforts and sacrifices of its congregation, Prosper Methodist Church continues to be an active and spirit-filled mainstay of the Prosper community.
In 1899, trustees of Bethel Methodist Church bought a few acres of land near the settlement of Rock Hill to build a new church, Smith's Chapel. In 1902, the entire settlement relocated one mile north to the new town of Prosper to take advantage of the railroad. Smith's Chapel and its congregation voted to move their church and it was renamed Prosper Methodist Episcopal Church. By 1923, the church had outgrown its simple frame structure and, in August, laid the cornerstone for the present church across the street. Through the efforts and sacrifices of its congregation, Prosper Methodist Church continues to be an active and spirit-filled mainstay of the Prosper community.
Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17335.)
Location. 33° 14.097′ N, 96° 47.889′ W. Marker is in Prosper, Texas, in Collin County. It is at the intersection of South Church Street and East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on South Church Street. The marker is located in front of the Church by the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 South Church Street, Prosper TX 75078, 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles
3. The view of the Prosper United Methodist Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
