Frost in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Brushie Prairie Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023
1. Brushie Prairie Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Brushie Prairie Methodist Church. . Organized south of Frost in 1874 this fellowship grew from earlier meetings conducted in a log schoolhouse. Originally known as Post Oak Methodist Church, it was chartered with thirty-five members under the leadership of the Rev. John J. Farmer. Brothers J.M., W.D., and E.W. Johnson, and F.M. Johnson gave the land in 1893 where the present structure stands. In 1914 the church was renamed Brushie Prairie. In 1952 the Mt. Zion Methodists joined the congregation. After 90 years the church disbanded in June 1964. An annual homecoming is held here each June.
Organized south of Frost in 1874 this fellowship grew from earlier meetings conducted in a log schoolhouse. Originally known as Post Oak Methodist Church, it was chartered with thirty-five members under the leadership of the Rev. John J. Farmer. Brothers J.M., W.D., and E.W. Johnson, and F.M. Johnson gave the land in 1893 where the present structure stands. In 1914 the church was renamed Brushie Prairie. In 1952 the Mt. Zion Methodists joined the congregation. After 90 years the church disbanded in June 1964. An annual homecoming is held here each June.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8280.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1964.
Location. 31° 58.774′ N, 96° 44.687′ W. Marker is in Frost, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 1578, 0.1 miles south of County Highway 3320, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1538 FM1578, Frost TX 76641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The front of the Brushie Prairie Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023
3. The view of the Brushie Prairie Methodist Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
