Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pilot Grove Church
1895
| — | Original Location: Pilot Grove, Grayson Co., Texas | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Pilot Grove Church Marker
This white frame church in a simplified Carpenter Gothic style originally served a Methodist congregation. It was in continuous use until 1957. The pine pews are original, while the bell tower houses a nineteenth-century bell from Johnson Chapel Methodist Church in Malakoff, Texas.Sunday was a time for social gathering as well as spiritual renewal, a day when farm families could meet to share news and renew the bonds of community. Families often brought picnic lunches to enjoy on the church grounds after the service, while church socials were acceptable times to meet prospective spouses and do a bit of courting.
Fun Fact
Pilot Grove was originally called "Lickskillet."
Captions
(Photo #1) This photograph, taken shortly before the church was moved to Dallas Heritage Village, shows its sturdy but deteriorated condition.
(Photo #2) As this photograph of the side of the church before it was moved reveals, it has always had ample windows, and an oddly shaped back roof.
Esta Iglesia de diseño blanco construída
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El Domingo era el día de encuentros sociales así como de renovación espiritual, el día en que las familias del campo podían reunirse para compartir noticias y renovar los lazos de la comunidad. Las familias usualmente llevaban comidas estilo merienda campestre para disfrutar luego del servicio en las afueras de la Iglesia, mientras que los encuentros sociales en la Iglesia eran ocasiones aceptables, para conocer futuras parejas y practicar un poco el cortejo.
Datos Curiosos
Pilot Grove fue llamado originalmente "Lickskillet" expresión que puede traducirse al español como "lamber el sartén".
Erected by Dallas County Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 32° 46.411′ N, 96° 47.361′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Cedars. It is at the intersection of Gano Street and S St Paul Street on Gano Street. The marker is located at
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. The side view of the Pilot Grove Church and Marker
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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: Chautauqua Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokees in Dallas (within shouting distance of this marker); Gano Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Browder Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Mason (within shouting distance of this marker); Renner School (within shouting distance of this marker); Water for Dallas (within shouting distance of this marker); Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
Another marker is no longer nearby. General Richard M. Gano House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The historical building and marker are located on the grounds of the Old City Park which is a free park managed by the City of Dallas.
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
3. The front view of the Pilot Grove Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
4. The inside view of the Pilot Grove Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
