Fentress in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fentress United Methodist Church
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 15, 2026
1. Fentress United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Fentress United Methodist Church. . On October 15, 1905, under the leadership of the Rev. V.G. Thomas, 18 men and women organized the Fentress Methodist Church under the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Members initially held services in the local Cumberland Presbyterian Church building until completing their first sanctuary in 1909 near the Fentress post office. In 1924, the congregation moved to this location. Ten years later, members added Sunday School rooms, and over the past several decades, other additions and changes have been made. For 100 years the church has offered worship, music and educational programs in the church traditions begun by the founding members.
On October 15, 1905, under the leadership of the Rev. V.G. Thomas, 18 men and women organized the Fentress Methodist Church under the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Members initially held services in the local Cumberland Presbyterian Church building until completing their first sanctuary in 1909 near the Fentress post office. In 1924, the congregation moved to this location. Ten years later, members added Sunday School rooms, and over the past several decades, other additions and changes have been made. For 100 years the church has offered worship, music and educational programs in the church traditions begun by the founding members.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13781.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1905.
Location. 29° 45.365′ N, 97° 46.569′ W. Marker is in Fentress, Texas, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection of State Park Road (Farm to Market Road 20) and Barber Street, on the right when traveling east on State Park Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13423 State Park Rd, Fentress TX 78622, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. 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, 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: Fentress Community Cemetery
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 15, 2026
2. Fentress United Methodist Church and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
