Evergreen in San Jacinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Evergreen United Methodist Church
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, January 28, 2023
1. Evergreen United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Evergreen United Methodist Church. . Organized about 1862, seven years before the formation of San Jacinto County, this church was originally known as Hickory Grove Methodist Church. It was later named Mickles Chapel, in honor of a presiding elder, before the present congregational name was adopted. Located here since the late 1870s, the Evergreen United Methodist Church has played a significant role in the development of the surrounding area. Church facilities were used for early school classes and members of the congregation served as prominent leaders of the Evergreen community.
Organized about 1862, seven years before the formation of San Jacinto County, this church was originally known as Hickory Grove Methodist Church. It was later named Mickles Chapel, in honor of a presiding elder, before the present congregational name was adopted. Located here since the late 1870s, the Evergreen United Methodist Church has played a significant role in the development of the surrounding area. Church facilities were used for early school classes and members of the congregation served as prominent leaders of the Evergreen community.
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7655.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 30° 33.772′ N, 95° 13.957′ W. Marker is in Evergreen, Texas, in San Jacinto County. Marker is on State Highway 150, half a mile west of Evergreen Heights Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8025 State Highway 150, Coldspring TX 77331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2023, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
