Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church

(Iglesia Metodista Kelsey Memorial)

Photographed By Dave W, February 20, 2022

1. Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church (Iglesia Metodista Kelsey Memorial) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This church was established in 1872 by Bishop John C. Keener. The Rev. Alejo Hernandez served as the first pastor. The church prospered then faltered during the Mexican revolution and depression but survived to become the Iglesia Metodista by the late 1930's.

With financial help from Anna Marietta Kelsey (1863-1953) the church built a new sanctuary here, and on July 4, 1948, was renamed Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church in memory of Anna's parents, John, and Amanda Kelsey, noted early Corpus Christi residents. Kelsey Memorial United Methodist Church continues to serve the Hispanic community.

Esta iglesia fue establecida en 1872 por el Obispo John C. Keener. El Rdo. Alejo Hernandez fue el primer pastor. La iglesia florecio despues decayo, debido a la revolucion Mexicana y la depresion, pero sobrevivio y para los fines de los 1930's fue conocida como la Iglesia Metodista.

Con la ayuda financiera de Anna Marietta Kelsey (1863-1953) la iglesia edifico un santuario nuevo y en el 4 de Julio de 1948, fue renombrada Kelsey Memorial Iglesia Metodista en memoria de los padres de Anna, John y Amanda Kelsey,

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residentes notables anteriormente de Corpus Christi. Kelsey Memorial Iglesia Metodista Unida continua sirviendo a comunidad Hispana.
Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995.

Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2915.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 27° 47.609′ N, 97° 24.47′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. Marker is on Comanche Street west of Mexico Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1610 Comanche St, Corpus Christi TX 78401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Antonio E. Garcia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain Enrique Villarreal and Rincón del Oso Land Grant (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Lawrence Kinney (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hebrew Rest Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Galvan Ballroom (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Galvan Ballroom (approx. 0.4 miles away); LULAC (approx. half a mile away); Site of Cheston L. Heath School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corpus Christi.

Photographed By Dave W, February 20, 2022

2. Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church (Iglesia Metodista Kelsey Memorial) Marker

Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church (Iglesia Metodista Kelsey Memorial) Door and Stained Glass image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave W, February 20, 2022

3. Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church (Iglesia Metodista Kelsey Memorial) Door and Stained Glass

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.