Near Perry in Falls County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Perry United Methodist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, February 10, 2026

1. Perry United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1872 west of Perry in the home of Theodore Reusse (Rice) by a circuit rider, the Rev. F. Mumme. To 4 charter members, 11 others were added during 1872. This Victorian Gothic Revival building was erected 1884-85 of pine and cypress lumber bought in Houston and hauled here by ox wagons. It was dedicated Feb. 7, 1885. In 100 years, 37 pastors have served the congregation. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3991.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1885.

Location. 31° 26.083′ N, 96° 53.47′ W. Marker is near Perry, Texas, in Falls County. It is on Perry Methodist Road (County Road 127) 0.2 miles north of Farm to Market Road 1240, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 193 CR 127, Riesel TX 76682, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Judge Albert G. and Harriet Elizabeth Grimes Perry (approx. 2.8 miles away); Indian Battlefield (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of St. Paul School (approx. 3.3 miles away); Friedens Evangelical & Reformed United Church of Christ (approx. 3.4 miles away); Riesel (approx. 3.4 miles away); Friedens Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away); St. Paul United Church of Christ (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perry.

Perry United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 10, 2026

2. Perry United Methodist Church

The front view of the church.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 10, 2026

3. Perry United Methodist Church Marker

The marker is located along the back side of the church.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.