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

First United Methodist Church of Henderson

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

1. First United Methodist Church of Henderson Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized by the Rev. Preston W. Hobbs in 1842. One year before Rusk County was created, as part of the Shawnee Mission. That appointment was renamed Henderson in 1843, when the Rev. Orin Hatch was appointed pastor. Other ministers have included prominent circuit rider William Craig, and J.W. Fields, who helped establish a Methodist School, the Fowler Institute, in 1850. Throughout its history, which dates back to the days of the Republic of Texas, First United Methodist Church of Henderson has provided community service and leadership.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10996.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 32° 9.325′ N, 94° 47.876′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of North Marshall Street and Van Sickle Street, on the right when traveling north on North Marshall Street. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 N Marshall, Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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 walking distance of this marker: Thomas Jefferson Rusk (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The 1860 Henderson Fire

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Masonic Lodge Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henderson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Merritt Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); M. Kangerga House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hardeman-Griffin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elias Fleming and Mattie Spharler Crim House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

First United Methodist Church of Henderson and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

2. First United Methodist Church of Henderson and Marker

The view of the marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 16, 2025

3. The view of the marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.