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

Art Methodist Church

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

1. Art Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized 1856 by the Rev. C.A. Grote, first minister to preach here. First building was erected in 1858; second one, of stone, in 1875. The present structure was built 1890 on land donated by Ernst Jordan, Sr., charter member. Until 1927, all worship was held in the German language.

The two Methodist churches in Art united in 1939. At that time frame building was moved beside this rock building and equipped for Sunday school classes. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
2nd Plaque
United Methodist Historic Site No. 142

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11266.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 30° 44.253′ N, 99° 7.184′ W. Marker is in Art, Texas, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 29 and Art Hedwigs Hill Road, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 29. The marker is located at front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7399 TX-29, Art TX 76820, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kothmann Homesite and Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); On This Site the First Church in Mason County

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(approx. half a mile away); Art Schoolhouse (approx. half a mile away); Daniel Hoerster (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mason County (approx. 5.8 miles away); Rudolph and Therese Runge House (approx. 6.1 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. 6.3 miles away); Lutheran Sunday School Building (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Art.

Also see . . . Art, Texas. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)

Art is on State Highway 29 seven miles east of Mason in eastern Mason County. One of the first settlements in the county, it began around 1856 when five German families settled along upper Willow Creek. Later, German settlers from Fredericksburg established themselves on either side of the creek for about ten miles in both directions. The early community, originally called Willow Creek (or Upper Willow Creek) Settlement, suffered from numerous Indian raids, although nearby Fort Mason offered some protection. Provisions were scarce, and many were forced to get supplies from Fredericksburg.

(Submitted on December 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The front entrance to the Art Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

2. The front entrance to the Art Methodist Church and Marker

The view of the Art Methodist Church from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, December 4, 2023

3. The view of the Art Methodist Church from the parking lot

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.