Moody in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Moody United Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023
1. Moody United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Moody United Methodist Church. . This congregation grew from an 1855 Union Church organized in the pioneer settlement of Perry (2 mi. NE). When the Santa Fe Railroad was laid through central Texas in 1881, the town of Moody grew up along its tracks, and many of the residents of Perry moved to the new railroad town. The Rev. J.W. Tremble became the first part-time minister for the small group of Methodists who had come from the Perry Union Church. The first sanctuary was built on Fourth Street in 1884. The congregation has worshiped at this site since 1956.
This congregation grew from an 1855 Union Church organized in the pioneer settlement of Perry (2 mi. NE). When the Santa Fe Railroad was laid through central Texas in 1881, the town of Moody grew up along its tracks, and many of the residents of Perry moved to the new railroad town. The Rev. J.W. Tremble became the first part-time minister for the small group of Methodists who had come from the Perry Union Church. The first sanctuary was built on Fourth Street in 1884. The congregation has worshiped at this site since 1956.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3451.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 31° 18.5′ N, 97° 21.391′ W. Marker is in Moody, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street and Church Street, on the left when traveling west on 6th Street. The marker is located on the north side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 6th Street, Moody TX 76557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Moody (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church of Moody
3. The front view of the Moody United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
