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

Site of Methodist Episcopal Church South

Photographed by Joe Lotz, October 12, 2024

1. Site of Methodist Episcopal Church South Marker

Inscription. A Methodist congregation, chartered in 1865, met in the E.N. Hudgins home until the first church buildding was erected in 1873 on this site, donated by Rev. Hudgins. That structure blew down in a windstorm one evening during prayer meetings and was replaced in 1887. As the congregation grew, new sanctuaries were constructed in 1901, 1935, and 1966. This marker dedicated in 1993 by the First United Methodist Church of Grapevine.

Erected 1993 by Grapevine Historic Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 32° 56.215′ N, 97° 4.806′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is on South Church Street south of West Worth Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 S Church St, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Koonce Bros. / Buckner's Grocery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tate Hardware Company Building (about 500 feet away); Austin Drugs / Grapevine Post Office (about 500 feet away); Willhoite Tire and Home Store (about 500 feet away); E. J. Lipscomb Dry Goods Co.

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(about 500 feet away); Lucas General Store & Undertakers (about 500 feet away); E. M. Jenkins-Tate Building (about 500 feet away); Willhoite's Restaurant (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.

Photographed by Joe Lotz, October 12, 2024

2. Site of Methodist Episcopal Church South Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.