Edgewood in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 7, 2024
1. Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church. . This church grew from services led by a Canton Methodist circuit rider in the late 1870s. The first sanctuary (1 blk. W) was built on land deeded in 1879 by the Texas and Pacific Railroad. Early church buildings were shared with the public school. In 1923 a chapel under construction at this site collapsed, but was rebuilt. With completion of new facilities in 1953, the congregational name was changed, recognizing a gift from Ned Cheatham in memory of his wife Dale (Slaughter). A noted church fund raising program, the "Edgewood Plan", was started here by the Rev. C. W. Lokey.
This church grew from services led by a Canton Methodist circuit rider in the late 1870s. The first sanctuary (1 blk. W) was built on land deeded in 1879 by the Texas & Pacific Railroad. Early church buildings were shared with the public school. In 1923 a chapel under construction at this site collapsed, but was rebuilt. With completion of new facilities in 1953, the congregational name was changed, recognizing a gift from Ned Cheatham in memory of his wife Dale (Slaughter). A noted church fund raising program, the "Edgewood Plan", was started here by the Rev. C. W. Lokey.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11386.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 41.758′ N, 95° 53.134′ W. Marker is in Edgewood, Texas, in Van Zandt County. Marker is at the intersection of South Houston Street and East Pine Street (U.S. 80), on the right when traveling north on South Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 S Houton St, Edgewood TX 75117, 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. Bennett Joseph Carter Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William H. Humphries Home (about 300 feet away);
2. Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
