Aubrey in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Aubrey First United Methodist Church
Photographed By Morgan Petermann, December 19, 2023
1. Aubrey First United Methodist Church Marker
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Aubrey First United Methodist Church. . In 1858, Dr. George T. Key and his family, originally from Missouri, moved to Denton County and settled near the present town of Aubrey. There they built log cabins, one of which was used for a school and church. The building, known as the Key School House, was one of the first Methodist churches established in Denton County, later renamed Aubrey Methodist Church. For years, the congregation of the Aubrey Methodist Church met at the Key School and in members' homes under the guidance of Reverend F.V. Evans. In 1885, L.N. Edwards made an addition to the original town plat of Aubrey and offered a free lot to each church. The Aubrey Methodist Church accepted the lots on the corner of Plum and Maple streets. Ed F. Bates, a pioneer citizen of the county, donated funds to build a church building as church funds were extremely scarce., Construction on a wood-frame building was completed in 1886. On April 14, 1918, a devastating tornado swept through Aubrey and destroyed the church. A new, one-story brick veneer building was completed in February 1919. The exquisite Pre-Raphael style stained glass windows depict stories of the Christian faith and allow vibrant colors to fill the sanctuary. In 1968, the church was renamed Aubrey First United Methodist Church when the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church combined. The church incorporated and built an adjacent fellowship hall in 1986. From meeting in a log cabin to enduring a cyclone, the Aubrey First United Methodist Church overcame many obstacles and continues to serve the community.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2011
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In 1858, Dr. George T. Key and his family, originally from Missouri, moved to Denton County and settled near the present town of Aubrey. There they built log cabins, one of which was used for a school and church. The building, known as the Key School House, was one of the first Methodist churches established in Denton County, later renamed Aubrey Methodist Church. For years, the congregation of the Aubrey Methodist Church met at the Key School and in members' homes under the guidance of Reverend F.V. Evans. In 1885, L.N. Edwards made an addition to the original town plat of Aubrey and offered a free lot to each church. The Aubrey Methodist Church accepted the lots on the corner of Plum and Maple streets. Ed F. Bates, a pioneer citizen of the county, donated funds to build a church building as church funds were extremely scarce.
Construction on a wood-frame building was completed in 1886. On April 14, 1918, a devastating tornado swept through Aubrey and destroyed the church. A new, one-story brick veneer building was completed in February 1919. The exquisite Pre-Raphael style stained glass windows depict stories of the Christian faith and allow vibrant colors to fill the sanctuary. In 1968, the church was renamed Aubrey First United Methodist Church when the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church combined.
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The church incorporated and built an adjacent fellowship hall in 1986. From meeting in a log cabin to enduring a cyclone, the Aubrey First United Methodist Church overcame many obstacles and continues to serve the community.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2011
Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16799.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1919.
Location. 33° 18.136′ N, 96° 59.268′ W. Marker is in Aubrey, Texas, in Denton County. Marker is at the intersection of West Plum Street and Cedar Street, on the left when traveling west on West Plum Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 W Plum Street, Aubrey TX 76227, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Morgan Petermann, December 19, 2023
2. Aubrey First United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2023, by Morgan Petermann of Irving, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.