Somerville in Burleson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Somerville

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2022

1. First United Methodist Church of Somerville Marker

Inscription. Organized 1901 by the Rev. H.G. Williams; had 29 charter members, and was in the Lyons Circuit. During first year, held prayer meetings in homes and preaching services in brush arbor lighted by members' lanterns. For weeks, evangelists operated a "Chapel Car" on railroad siding. Church and Sunday school moved in the winter to the schoolhouse.

First sanctuary was erected in 1903; educational building, 1958; present sanctuary was completed on the original church site and dedicated in 1966. In first 70 years, the church had 34 pastors.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8631.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 30° 20.83′ N, 96° 31.958′ W. Marker is in Somerville, Texas, in Burleson County. It is at the intersection of Avenue D and 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on Avenue D. The marker is located on the left side of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 862 Avenue D, Somerville TX 77879, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Somerville (approx. ¼ mile away); 1906 Reunion of Hood's Texas Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the Somerville Harvey House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); James W. Lauderdale (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas J. Gary (approx. 0.3 miles away); J.L. Woods’ Undertaking Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); Yegua Center at Somerville ISD (approx. 0.4 miles away); Somerville Stadium (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somerville.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2022

2. First United Methodist Church of Somerville Marker

The view of the First United Methodist Church of Somerville and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 9, 2022

3. The view of the First United Methodist Church of Somerville and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.