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

Spring Street Church

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

1. Spring Street Church Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1892, this church structure originally served a German Methodist Episcopal congregation. Later home to the Church of the Nazarene and Spring Street Gospel Church, it has played an important role in Mason's religious history. The vernacular one story raised L-plan building features Gothic Revival detailing in its lancet windows and spire of the four oldest church buildings in Mason, this is the only one not of red sandstone construction. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11295.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 30° 45.122′ N, 99° 13.987′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of North Spring Street and Bluebird Street, on the left when traveling north on North Spring Street. The marker is located in front of the church along the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 424 N Spring Street, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lindsay House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seaquist Home (about 500 feet away); Broad Street Bridge

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(about 600 feet away); Methodism in Mason County (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Comanche-German Meeting (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holmes & Bierschwale Law and Land Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hofmann Dry Goods Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Commercial Bank (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

The front entrance to the Spring Street Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

2. The front entrance to the Spring Street Church and Marker

The view of the Spring Street Church from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

3. The view of the Spring Street Church from across the street

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 85 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.