Morgan in Bosque County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Morgan

Photographed by QuesterMark, June 30, 2013

1. First United Methodist Church of Morgan Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1889, the Morgan Methodist Church first held worship services in the Baptist church building. At an 1891 revival, the fellowship initiated plans to construct this sanctuary. Originally a one-room structure, the building was enlarged in later years as additional rooms were needed. The Carpenter Gothic building exhibits some Greek Revival detailing and features lancet windows and a 1901-02 belfry. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1892.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 32° 0.983′ N, 97° 36.463′ W. Marker is in Morgan, Texas, in Bosque County. It is at the intersection of Charles Street and Louise Street, on the left when traveling north on Charles Street. Medallion and plate are mounted to the right of church door. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morgan TX 76671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

Globally, it is in North

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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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Union Hill School (approx. 4.7 miles away); John A. Lomax (approx. 6 miles away); St. James Episcopal Church (approx. 6.8 miles away); First Baptist Church of Meridian (approx. 6.8 miles away); Lumpkin-Woodruff House (approx. 6.9 miles away); Martha Mabray Randal (approx. 7.1 miles away); General Alison Nelson (approx. 7.1 miles away); Bosque County Courthouse (approx. 7.1 miles away).

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Photographed by QuesterMark, June 30, 2013

2. First United Methodist Church of Morgan

Medallion and plate marker visible to the right of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2013, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 844 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2013, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.