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

Oak Grove United Methodist Church

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, August 24, 2024

1. Oak Grove United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in 1878 with fourteen charter members by the Reverend Jim Smith and the Reverend E.C. Fullingim. In 1880 the church became part of the Decatur circuit, and the Reverend R.N. Brown served as its first regular pastor. Oak Grove's original sanctuary was constructed ten miles northeast of Decatur but was moved to this site in 1902. The current church building has been in use since 1948. Oak Grove United Methodist, which traditionally held an August revival camp meeting, stands as one of the oldest rural churches in Wise County.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3645.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 33° 16.435′ N, 97° 33.323′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Texas, in Wise County. It is on Old Greenwood Road north of County Route 2228, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1297 Old Greenwood Rd, Decatur TX 76234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the

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Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle of the Knobs (approx. 2.3 miles away); Waggoner Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); St. John Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); East Side Elementary School (approx. 2.7 miles away); Decatur First United Methodist Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Captain George W. Stevens (approx. 3.3 miles away); Randolph Vesey (approx. 3.3 miles away); Charles Vernon Terrell (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decatur.

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, August 24, 2024

2. Oak Grove United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.