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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.

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

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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 of all markers in Willis.

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 56 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.