Montrose in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Bering Memorial United Methodist Church

Photographed By James Hulse, November 3, 2023

1. Bering Memorial United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Originally known as the First German Methodist Church of Houston, this congregation was organized in 1848 by the Rev. Charles Goldberg. Most of the charter members were German immigrants, including August and Conrad Bering, two brothers who had come to Texas in 1846 with their parents. The name of the church was changed in 1911 to honor this founding family. About the same time, English was introduced into the worship services. The congregation met at Milam and McKinney streets from 1858 until 1924, when it moved to this location.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10617.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 29° 44.482′ N, 95° 23.832′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Montrose. Marker is at the intersection of Harold Street and Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling west on Harold Street. The marker is located along the east side of the church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1440 Harold Street, Houston TX 77006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fondren Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Link-Lee House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Felix Tijerina (approx.

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half a mile away); The Blue Bird Circle (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gilmer-Cage-Cohn House (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Waldo Mansion (approx. ¾ mile away); Louis Wiltz Kemp (approx. ¾ mile away); Harper House (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

The Bering Memorial United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 3, 2023

2. The Bering Memorial United Methodist Church and Marker

The front view of the Bering Memorial United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 3, 2023

3. The front view of the Bering Memorial United Methodist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.