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

Methodism in Mason County

Photographed by James Hulse, December 4, 2023

1. Methodism in Mason County Marker

Inscription. When Mason County organized in 1858, a number of Methodists lived in this area, served by English and German speaking circuit preachers. In the town of Mason, four different conferences (north and south for both English and German) met separately in the community schoolhouse. Together in 1877 they built a sanctuary, which was shared until the membership outgrew the building. Services were also held in the county courthouse before new facilities were built in the 1890s. By 1939, all the conferences had united. Methodists in Mason County have a long history in raising up pastors for ministry, as well as training interns from Southern Methodist University. They have also given extensively to charities, missions, orphanages and hospitals.

Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14234.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 30° 44.993′ N, 99° 13.945′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. It is at the intersection of Fulton Street and Broad Street on Fulton Street. The marker is located along the south entrance on Fulton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 Broad Street, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hofmann Dry Goods Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Mason County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); The Commercial Bank (about 500 feet away); Seaquist Home (about 600 feet away); Mason House Hotel & Stage Station (about 600 feet away); Holmes & Bierschwale Law and Land Office (about 700 feet away); Fort Mason & Camp Llano C.S.A. (about 800 feet away); Mason County Jail (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

The Methodism in Mason County Marker in front of the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 4, 2023

2. The Methodism in Mason County Marker in front of the church

First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 4, 2023

3. First United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.