Rogers in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Rogers

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

1. First United Methodist Church of Rogers Marker

Inscription. This institution originated in 1880 as Centennial Methodist Church in Gindale (now Leedale), before Rogers was founded; it moved into town in 1889. Its first building on this site was replaced in 1909 by the present one. For many years this church's auditorium was the only hall in Rogers large enough for general gatherings, and was used for such public events as graduations. Two children of this church have become ministers; also, Bishops A. Frank and W. Angie Smith of the United Methodist episcopacy are former members here.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1894.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 30° 55.808′ N, 97° 13.514′ W. Marker is in Rogers, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of Mesquite Ave (U.S. 190) and Milam Street, on the left when traveling north on Mesquite Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rogers TX 76569, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Alvin Ailey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph "Joe Tex" Arrington, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Texas 36th Division Memorial Highway (approx. 2.8 miles away); Buckholts SPJST Lodge Hall

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(approx. 7½ miles away); Zabcikville (approx. 8.7 miles away); Seaton Brethren Church (approx. 8.7 miles away); Seaton Cemetery (approx. 8.7 miles away); Ocker Brethren Church (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rogers.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bryant Station (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

2. First United Methodist Church of Rogers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.