Keller in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Keller Methodist Church
Photographed By Morgan Petermann, July 4, 2023
1. Keller Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Keller Methodist Church. . From 1886, the Christian denominations of Keller and other areas shared their facilities. Pastor W.K. Simpson served the area when the Keller Methodist Church was organized in 1897. In 1913 the church erected its own building; by 1946, the Rev. R.V. Holt was serving a full-time station with a membership of 136. The congregation acquired new buildings as needed. Renamed the First United Methodist Church of Keller in 1968, the members have brought such programs to the community as Christian Community Storehouse and the Building Blocks Preschool.
From 1886, the Christian denominations of Keller and other areas shared their facilities. Pastor W.K. Simpson served the area when the Keller Methodist Church was organized in 1897. In 1913 the church erected its own building; by 1946, the Rev. R.V. Holt was serving a full-time station with a membership of 136. The congregation acquired new buildings as needed. Renamed the First United Methodist Church of Keller in 1968, the members have brought such programs to the community as Christian Community Storehouse and the Building Blocks Preschool.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12208.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 32° 56.528′ N, 97° 13.811′ W. Marker is in Keller, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is at the intersection of Johnson Road and Johnson Court, on the right when traveling west on Johnson Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1025 Johnson Road, Keller TX 76248, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Plaque memorializes the consecration of the church building. Consecrated April 17, 1994.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.