Valley Mills in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church of Valley Mills
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2023
1. First Methodist Church of Valley Mills Marker
Inscription.
First Methodist Church of Valley Mills. . Methodists in this area trace their history to the 1840s. When circuit-riding preachers began holding camp meetings on a near-by farm. In 1889, after the railroad caused Valley Mills to relocate south of the Bosque River, the Methodists built their first church, located in a residential area. In 1915 the congregation voted to move downtown. This brick structure, which features two inset temple-front entries with ionic columns, was completed by 1916. Art glass windows, corbelled brickwork, and a pressed metal roof which simulates tile are also prominent.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
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Methodists in this area trace their history to the 1840s. When circuit-riding preachers began holding camp meetings on a near-by farm. In 1889, after the railroad caused Valley Mills to relocate south of the Bosque River, the Methodists built their first church, located in a residential area. In 1915 the congregation voted to move downtown. This brick structure, which features two inset temple-front entries with ionic columns, was completed by 1916. Art glass windows, corbelled brickwork, and a pressed metal roof which simulates tile are also prominent.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1774.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 31° 39.537′ N, 97° 28.257′ W. Marker is in Valley Mills, Texas, in Bosque County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue C and 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on Avenue C. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valley Mills TX 76689, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The First Methodist Church of Valley Mills and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 26, 2023
3. The First Methodist Church of Valley Mills
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
