Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Saint John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2024

1. Saint John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. This church, organized in 1875 as Saint John Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Chapel, held its initial services in a sanctuary located in a local community of Freedman known as "Brushtown". The Rev. E.W. Moseley (1854-1911) served as its first pastor. The church relocated here in 1912 and in 1926 contractors J.A. Simmons and Jerry Wall completed this 2-story Greek Revival sanctuary during the pastorship of the Rev. J.E. Raines. It features a central pedimented temple entry with four ionic columns rising from a grand entry staircase; defined bays on all sides; and pilasters. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1993

Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14187.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 33° 38.557′ N, 96° 36.367′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of North East Street and E Pacific Street, on the right when traveling north on North East Street. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 615 N East St, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fred Douglass School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Some Gave All, All Gave Some (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); Federal Building (United States Courthouse) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Old Sherman Opera House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lyon House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Binkley Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Odd Fellows Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Merchants and Planters National Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2024

2. Saint John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

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Photographed by James Hulse, December 27, 2024

3. Saint John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.