Dresden in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dresden United Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, December 14, 2022
1. Dresden United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Dresden United Methodist Church. . The Rev. James E. Ferguson (1824-76), father of Texas Governor James Ferguson, was appointed in 1847 to Richland (later Dresden). The first Methodist circuit in Navarro County. Ethan Melton (1793-1873), the founder of Dresden - which was "Richland" in his day - gave land for a school, cemetery, and the church. A log cabin meetinghouse stood here in 1847. A storm razed that structure; fire, another the present building stands near the original land.This church helped Blooming Grove Mission become a full-fledged church, and has also aided other congregations.
The Rev. James E. Ferguson (1824-76), father of Texas Governor James Ferguson, was appointed in 1847 to Richland (later Dresden). The first Methodist circuit in Navarro County. Ethan Melton (1793-1873), the founder of Dresden - which was "Richland" in his day - gave land for a school, cemetery, and the church. A log cabin meetinghouse stood here in 1847. A storm razed that structure; fire, another the present building stands near the original land.This church helped Blooming Grove Mission become a full-fledged church, and has also aided other congregations.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11617.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 32° 1.602′ N, 96° 41.192′ W. Marker is in Dresden, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 744, 0.3 miles west of South Kerr Street (State Highway 55), on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13672 FM744, Blooming Grove TX 76626, 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. Dresden Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blooming Grove School
Also see . . . Dresden, TX. Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, December 14, 2022
2. The Dresden United Methodist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
