Near Henderson in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Church Hill United Methodist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. Church Hill United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1839 this congregation was organized with the Rev. Claugh Waterfield as pastor. The first member was 14-year-old William F. Richards. The Rev. William Craig began the 300-mile Church Hill circuit in 1843. John Robertson, John Strong, and Samuel Wasson set aside this 27-acre plot for a church and schoolhouse in 1852. When this structure was erected in 1879, there were about 12 dirt-floored houses built nearby for families during camp meetings. The "Academy", which served as the schoolhouse, is used as the educational building.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10976.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 32° 11.568′ N, 94° 39.944′ W. Marker is near Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is on Farm to Market Road 1251 0.1 miles north of Farm to Market Road 3135. The marker is located on the front wall of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8267 FM1251, Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Strong / Mary Ann (Whatley) Strong (approx. 1½ miles away); Strong Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Antioch (approx. 2.7 miles away); New Prospect Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Wright's Cemetery (approx. 3 miles away); Blossom Hill United Methodist Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Liberty Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away); Bridges Cemetery (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

The entrance to the Church Hill United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. The entrance to the Church Hill United Methodist Church and Marker

Church Hill United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

3. Church Hill United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.