Louise in Wharton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Louise Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022
1. Louise Methodist Church Marker
The town of Louise was founded in 1881 on the route of the New York, Texas, and Mexican Railway. Named for the daughter of railroad director D.E. Hungerford, it soon became a shipping and marketing center for this area. In 1891, ten years after the town was founded, the Rev. John Ovall, a missionary from Victoria, called a meeting of Methodists in the area to organize a church. Named Louise Methodist Church, the congregation built its first house of worship in 1893. The building also served as the public schoolhouse and as a community gathering place for a number of years. Moved to this site in 1940, the church structure has undergone several remodeling projects to accommodate the growing congregation.
Throughout its history, the Louise Methodist Church has shared clergy with other churches in its circuit, including those in El Campo, Ganado, Cordele, Lolita, and Garwood.
An important part of the history of the town of Louise, this church continues to serve the community with a variety of worship, educational, and outreach programs. Descendants of the congregation's first families are still counted among the
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022
2. The entrance to the Louise Methodist Church and Marker
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2nd Plaque
from the family of
Stockton M. Quirey
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3139.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 29° 6.561′ N, 96° 24.617′ W. Marker is in Louise, Texas, in Wharton County. Marker is at the intersection of Center Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Center Street. The marker is located on the south side of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Center Street, Louise TX 77455, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marion Wesley (Baldy) Crowell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louise State Bank (about 300 feet away); Ganado (approx. 7.8 miles away); Little School of the 400 (approx. 8 miles away); St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Parish (approx. 10.2 miles away); El Campo First Baptist Church (approx. 10.3 miles away); First Christian Church of El Campo (approx. 10.3 miles away); El Campo Library Building (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louise.
Also see . . . Louise, TX - Handbook of Texas (TSHA).
Photographed By James Hulse, February 21, 2022
3. The view of the Louise Methodist Church from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
