Abbott in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Abbott United Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012
1. Abbott United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Abbott United Methodist Church. . The first Methodist worship service in Abbott was held in 1883 by the Rev. G. W. Swofford. A congregation soon was organized and became a regular stop on the Hillsboro circuit, with the Rev. J. P. Mussett as first pastor. By 1886 the congregation had more than 600 members. The first Methodist sanctuary, built in 1884, served until the current church building was completed in 1899. Although both the population of Abbott and membership in the church have declined since the 1940s, Abbott United Methodist Church retains important historic ties to the town's early heritage.
The first Methodist worship service in Abbott was held in 1883 by the Rev. G. W. Swofford. A congregation soon was organized and became a regular stop on the Hillsboro circuit, with the Rev. J. P. Mussett as first pastor. By 1886 the congregation had more than 600 members. The first Methodist sanctuary, built in 1884, served until the current church building was completed in 1899. Although both the population of Abbott and membership in the church have declined since the 1940s, Abbott United Methodist Church retains important historic ties to the town's early heritage.
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 69.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 31° 53.113′ N, 97° 4.287′ W. Marker is in Abbott, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Bordon Street, on the left when traveling east on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbott TX 76621, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Abbott Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Abbott (within shouting distance of this marker); L.C. McKamie (approx. 0.3 miles away); Abbott Schools
2. Abbott United Methodist Church and Marker, Walnut and Bordon Streets
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
