Rice in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Haynes Memorial Methodist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
1. Haynes Memorial Methodist Church Marker
The Rev. William Vaughn founded this church in 1874. The charter members were the families of J.M. Bartlett, B.M. and Mrs. J.A. Clopton, L.B. and W.D. Haynie, W.M. Holmes, J.M. Mitcham, E.E. and I.B. Sessions, and J.A. Ward. This site was donated to the church by W.M. Rice, official of the Houston & Texas Central Railroad and founder of Rice University, Houston. The present building, erected in 1908 and named in honor of steward W.D. Haynie, was dedicated in 1909, in the pastorate of the Rev. H.B. Henry, by Bishop Seth Ward.
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7208.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 32° 14.677′ N, 96° 29.953′ W. Marker is in Rice, Texas, in Navarro County. It is at the intersection of North Dallas Street and Camden Street, on the right when traveling north on North Dallas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North Dallas Street, Rice TX 75155, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rice (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Rice (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fortson Family
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Also see . . . William Marsh Rice (1816–1900). William Marsh Rice, merchant, financier, and philanthropist, was born at Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 14, 1816, the son of David and Patty (Hall) Rice. He was named William Marsh for the circuit rider who organized his family's church in 1815. Source: The Handbook of Texas (Submitted on January 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
2. Haynes Memorial Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 11, 2021
3. Haynes Memorial Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on January 27, 2026, by Joe Morgan of Irving, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
