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.
Methodism in Mason County. . 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.
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 • Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
2. The Methodism in Mason County Marker in front of the church
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 47 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
