Markham in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Markham United Methodist Church
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
1. Markham United Methodist Church Marker
When Markham was established in 1903, the early settlers shared a community church building across several denominations. In 1904, Markham Methodist Society was formed. They met for services in the community church building. Their first pastor was circuit rider Reverend William H. Nelson (1878-1956), who also served Palacios, Blessing, Midfield and Carancahua as part of the Cuero district. After one year, the Rev. Nelson was sent to Port Lavaca. From 1907-1925, church member Mary Thompson Barber (1876-1945) taught a Sunday school class.
By 1920, the number of methodists in Markham warranted their own church structure. Members established a committee to fund the building. Meals were sold by both the Womens Missionary Society and Clarence (Mrs. G.T.) Doman, and Mattie Hickey and Mrs. Doman sold hand-made quilts.
In 1924, construction began on the church building at the corner of Broadway and 7th Street. William A. Wells accepted the contract to build, and Martin Thompson built the foundation. Members and locals assisted in the construction. The Thompson family also donated the pews. In 1926, the church also built a parsonage. In 1939, with a donation by Mrs. Doman and under the supervision of Rev. Emil F. Kluck (1891-1952) and Harold Barber, members used lumber from the former Buckeye School to build a new addition.
In the 1970s, the Midfield Methodist congregation merged with the Markham Church and the pastors circuit became El Campo and Markham. For more than one hundred years, Markham Methodist Church has faithfully served the spiritual needs of its members and others in the area.
Erected 2023 by Texas
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 28° 57.794′ N, 96° 4.056′ W. Marker is in Markham, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of Broadway (Farm to Market Road 1468) and 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 773 FM 1468 Hwy N, Markham TX 77456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Japanese Farmers in Matagorda County (approx. 0.2 miles away); J.S. Abercrombie Mineral Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Markham (approx. Ό mile away); Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Elliott's Ferry (approx. 4.6 miles away); Dr. Henry Hofmann Loos (approx. 4.8 miles away); Clemville (approx. 4.9 miles away); Site of Hilliard High School (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Markham.
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
2. Markham United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed by Dave W, January 31, 2026
3. Markham United Methodist Church Marker
Looking NW from the parking area in front of church.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
