Hebbronville in Jim Hogg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church of Hebbronville
Photographed by Dave W, November 22, 2025
1. First United Methodist Church of Hebbronville Marker
The First United Methodist Church of Hebbronville was established at a meeting between Rev. C.W. Perkins and six townspeople at Mrs. Ralph McCampbells ranch on December 12, 1912. For 15 years, services were held in cooperation with the local Baptist church in a schoolhouse on Smith Street. In 1917, Mr. And Mrs. Henry Edds purchased three lots from Viggo Koehler and donated the land to the Methodist and Baptist churches. A church building was completed on the property in 1927 and the W.W. Jones Educational Building was added in 1950. For 100 years, the First United Methodist Church has served the citizens of Hebbronville and continues to be a beacon of light for the community.
Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17305.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 1912.
Location. 27° 18.757′ N, 98° 40.807′ W. Marker is in Hebbronville, Texas, in Jim Hogg County. It is at the intersection of West Viggie Street and N Frans Ave, on the left when traveling west on West Viggie Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 W Viggie St, Hebbronville TX 78361, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jim Hogg County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hotel Viggo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jim Hogg County Veterans Memorial Plaza (approx.
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Photographed by Dave W, November 22, 2025
2. First United Methodist Church of Hebbronville Marker
Photographed by Dave W, November 22, 2025
3. First United Methodist Church of Hebbronville Marker
Stained glass on the doors and around the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
