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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Liberty Hill Fire Tower (approx. 6.1 miles away); The Liberty Hill Church & School (approx. 6.2 miles away); Coldspring Methodist Church (approx. 6.4 miles away); J. M. Hansbro's Law Office (approx. 6½ miles away); Governor George Tyler Wood (approx.

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6½ miles away); Townsite of Coldspring (approx. 6½ miles away); San Jacinto County (approx. 6½ miles away); San Jacinto County Courthouse (approx. 6½ miles away).

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, January 28, 2023

2. Evergreen United Methodist Church

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 269 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2023, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.