Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ebenezer Methodist Church

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

1. Ebenezer Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. On site used since 1867 for worship. First church was built and occupied 1868 when pastor was the Rev. Elijah Blair; second, 1892, under the Rev. Thomas Cole. The Rev. A. J. Newton began drive for third church, completed in 1958 under the Rev. J. F. Cox.

Board chairmen in building eras were Mitchell Kendall, S. S. Reid, and Dr. T. L. Hunter. In century-long career, church has had 42 pastors. At centennial, pastor is the Rev. Simon Snell; chairman of trustees is Dr. N. H. Anderson.

Ebenezer has been recognized as home church of bishops Willis J. King, J. B. Scott, and E. W. Kelly. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10153.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 32° 32.577′ N, 94° 22.594′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of Whetstone Street and Mission Street, on the right when traveling east on Whetstone Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 908 Whetstone Street, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Marshall University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Starr Family Home

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Starr Family Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fred Lewis (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Matthew W. Dogan, Sr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wiley College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wigfall House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshall.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, September 12, 2023

2. Ebenezer Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 41 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.