Beckville in Panola County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Beckville United Methodist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. Beckville United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The first Methodist worship services for area pioneers were conducted in 1844, when the region was served as part of the San Augustine circuit. The first pastor for the church, known originally as Liberty Chapel, was the Rev. Jeff Shook. Services were held in a community meetinghouse until 1874, when members constructed the first sanctuary. With a history dating to the Republic of Texas and before the formal organization of Beckville, the church remains an important institution to the community and the county. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10817.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 32° 14.63′ N, 94° 27.517′ W. Marker is in Beckville, Texas, in Panola County. It is at the intersection of Van Buren Street and Monroe Street (State Road 152 Spur) on Van Buren Street. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 173 Van Buren St, Beckville TX 75631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Baptist Church of Beckville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Isaac R. Youngblood (approx. 3 miles away); New Prospect Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); Joseph Benedict Beauchamp (approx. 4.8 miles away); Grant Cemetary (approx. 4.9 miles away); Martin Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away); Holland Quarters Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away); Pisgah United Methodist Church (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckville.

Beckville United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. Beckville United Methodist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.