Near Pharr in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jackson Ranch Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023
1. Jackson Ranch Church Marker
Inscription.
Jackson Ranch Church. . This fellowship was founded in 1874 by the Rev. Alexander H. Sutherland (1848-1911), an early Methodist Missionary, on Juan Manuel de La Vina's El Capote Ranch. In 1883 the congregation began meeting near this site on the Jackson Ranch when owner Martin Jackson donated the land. He later built a small chapel for their use. In 1910 most of the church members moved to the new city of McAllen, and only a few families continued to worship here. As one of the first Protestant congregations in Hidalgo County, this church has continued to serve area residents.
This fellowship was founded in 1874 by the Rev. Alexander H. Sutherland (1848-1911), an early Methodist Missionary, on Juan Manuel de La Vina's El Capote Ranch. In 1883 the congregation began meeting near this site on the Jackson Ranch when owner Martin Jackson donated the land. He later built a small chapel for their use. In 1910 most of the church members moved to the new city of McAllen, and only a few families continued to worship here. As one of the first Protestant congregations in Hidalgo County, this church has continued to serve area residents.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2706.)
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 1874.
Location. 26° 5.524′ N, 98° 11.032′ W. Marker is near Pharr, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker is at the intersection of Military Highway (U.S. 281) and South Veterans Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Military Highway. The marker is located along the south side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pharr TX 78577, 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. Eli Jackson Cemetery (here, next to this
2. The Jackson Ranch Church Marker is the right side marker of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, April 21, 2023
3. The view of the Jackson Ranch Church Marker from the highway
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
