Stanton in Martin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Stanton

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015

1. First United Methodist Church of Stanton Marker

Inscription. Early Methodists in Stanton shared a Union church building with area Baptists. In 1904, following a local revival, nine individuals formed a separate Methodist congregation. The Rev. J.A. Sweeney, a Conference-appointed pastor, came the next year. In 1907, the church built its first sanctuary. The membership grew, and churches in the nearby communities of Lenorah and Courtney merged into the congregation. During its first century, the congregation added new facilities to accommodate growing needs, and church activities included a women's group, music ministries, youth fellowship, and other educational and outreach programs.

Erected 2004 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13039.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 32° 7.846′ N, 101° 47.297′ W. Marker is in Stanton, Texas, in Martin County. It is at the intersection of East Saint Anna Street and North Convent Street, on the left when traveling east on East Saint Anna Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208

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East Saint Anna Street, Stanton TX 79782, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Texas.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Stanton Church of Christ (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marienfeld (about 800 feet away); Connell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Martin County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of St. Joseph's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carmelite Monastery (approx. 0.2 miles away); J. E. Millhollon Ranch House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Martin County (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanton.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015

2. First United Methodist Church of Stanton Marker

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 11, 2015

3. First United Methodist Church of Stanton

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.