Poteet in Atascosa County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Poteet United Methodist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

1. Poteet United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1910, the Poteet Townsite Company, owned by Methodists Henry T. and Ida Fischer Mumme, donated land at Fourth Street and Avenue G for a church building, and Fourth Street and Avenue D for a parsonage. The Methodists, under the leadership of the Reverend F.A. Grimes, had been informally meeting in houses and in the only school building in town. On February 3, 1912, they officially became a spiritual family. The Rev. Grimes made his home in a tent next to church property until the parsonage was complete. Amphion, the first county seat, provided salvaged lumber from the Amphion Methodist Church to build the Methodist parsonage in Poteet. The church hired one of its members, A.J. Brown, to construct the large white-frame structure, which was the first Protestant sanctuary in Poteet. The building was dedicated on June 16, 1912. The Methodists shared their sanctuary with the Baptists until the Baptist church was completed later that year. In the 1930s, a new church building was built. In 1948, an educational building was added. A memorial hall and a new parking lot were finished in 1985 and 1997, respectively.

During Poteet United Methodist Church's long history, many have found a place of belonging at the church. The 1940s witnessed the Women's Society of Christian Service and the Women's Missionary Society both thrive. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Methodist Youth Fellowship was very active and successfully fundraised for a roof and sidewalk between the two church buildings. During the 1980s and 1990s, the United Methodist Men's Organization raised money for scholarships for graduating seniors who were members of the church. The congregation has also provided food pantries and medical and human services. For over one hundred years, Poteet United Methodist Church has been a steadfast place of worship and service

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Erected 2022 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23599.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1912.

Location. 29° 2.306′ N, 98° 34.583′ W. Marker is in Poteet, Texas, in Atascosa County. It is at the intersection of 4th Street and Avenue G, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 249 4th St, Poteet TX 78065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Poteet (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Poteet

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

2. Poteet United Methodist Church Marker

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Francis Marion and Mary Ann Poteet (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War Heroes Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Poteet Grange (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hooge Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rutledge Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); Gates Valley Community (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poteet.

The view of the Poteet United Methodist Church and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

3. The view of the Poteet United Methodist Church and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.