Hardin in Liberty County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hardin Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 13, 2022
1. Hardin Methodist Church Marker
This congregation traces its history to 1876 when the Reverend J.R.D. Taylor (1851-1882) established a Methodist Church named China Grove. Early worship services were held in a log church building located nearby. A chapel was constructed in 1886 on land donated by Liberty businessman William F. "Bee" Hardin. The edifice was named Smith's Chapel Methodist Church in honor of the Reverend John A. Smith, pastor from 1884-86. The church again changed its name, and in 1910 became known as Hardin Chapel Methodist Church. Renovations were made to the church building in 1910.
The congregation began holding regular services in 1916 and also established a Sunday School. A new sanctuary was erected in 1939, but was destroyed by fire in 1958. Services were held in the Hardin schoolhouse until a new structure was completed in November 1958. Property was deeded in 1960 for a parsonage, and a brick building was soon completed. Additional land adjoining the church property was donated in 1994. An integral part of the community, the church remains active as it has for more than 120 years.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1958.
Location. 30° 9.462′ N, 94° 45.339′ W. Marker is in Hardin, Texas, in Liberty County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 834, one mile east of Farm to Market Road 1011, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 FM 834 Road, Liberty TX 77575, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Augustine Blackburn Hardin (approx. 4 miles away); William Hardin (approx. 4 miles away); Benjamin Watson Hardin (approx. 4 miles away); Price Daniel (approx. 4 miles away); Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (approx. 4.1 miles away); Gillard-Duncan House (approx. 4.2 miles away); Atascosito (approx. 4.6 miles away); Liberty Bicentennial Observance (approx. 4.6 miles away).
Also see . . . Hardin, TX (Liberty County).
Hardin is at the junction of State Highway 146 and Farm Road 834, forty-eight miles west of Beaumont in east central Liberty County. Source: The Handbook of Texas(Submitted on April 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, April 13, 2022
2. The Hardin Methodist Church Marker in front of the cemetery
Photographed By James Hulse, April 13, 2022
3. The view of the Hardin Methodist Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
