Bedford in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Oak Grove Methodist Church
Photographed By Morgan Petermann, July 4, 2023
1. Oak Grove Methodist Church, Site of Marker
Inscription.
Site of Oak Grove Methodist Church. . Named for its wooded site at the time of its founding in early 1886, Oak Grove Methodist Church was organized with 30 members and was one of five churches on the Keller circuit. A building acquired from another church was moved onto the property in 1887. Members built a brush arbor for summer meetings and revivals, which were attended by community members of all faiths. Some Oak Grove members former Colleyville Methodist Church in 1924. Most Colleyville members continued to attend Oak Grove services for many years. In 1925 the early house of worship was replaced. Oak Grove had 99 members in 1935. As population centers changed, Oak Grove's membership declined. By 1949 the church had only twelve members, and it was dissolved early that year. Its last building was moved to Colleyville and used by that congregation from 1950 to 1961.
Named for its wooded site at the time of its founding in early 1886, Oak Grove Methodist Church was organized with 30 members and was one of five churches on the Keller circuit. A building acquired from another church was moved onto the property in 1887. Members built a brush arbor for summer meetings and revivals, which were attended by community members of all faiths. Some Oak Grove members former Colleyville Methodist Church in 1924. Most Colleyville members continued to attend Oak Grove services for many years. In 1925 the early house of worship was replaced. Oak Grove had 99 members in 1935. As population centers changed, Oak Grove's membership declined. By 1949 the church had only twelve members, and it was dissolved early that year. Its last building was moved to Colleyville and used by that congregation from 1950 to 1961.
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12333.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 32° 51.403′ N, 97° 8.883′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is at the intersection of Oakgrove Lane and McLain Road, on the right when traveling west on Oakgrove Lane. Touch for map. Marker
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is at or near this postal address: 1225 Oakgrove Ln, Bedford TX 76021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 76 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
