Willis in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Willis Methodist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2023

1. Willis Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Worshipped in school until this building was erected under pastors G.S. Sandel, J.M. Pugh, 1877-1879. Pioneer citizen, Capt. T.W. Smith gave bell for steeple. Pews and chancel rail made by cabinetmaker E.A. Anderson. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965

Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7911.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 30° 25.522′ N, 95° 28.893′ W. Marker is in Willis, Texas, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of North Thomason Street and Waverly Street, on the right when traveling south on North Thomason Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 North Thomason Street, Willis TX 77378, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also on the American Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Willis (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Willis Cigar Factory (about 700 feet away); Willis Male and Female College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of former town of Danville (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Grogan-Cochran House (approx. 7.2 miles away); Tobacco Trough (approx. 7.2 miles away); Saw Mills (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map

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Entrance to the Willis Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2023

2. Entrance to the Willis Methodist Church

The view of the Willis Methodist Church and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2023

3. The view of the Willis Methodist Church and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.