Near Mason in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bethel M.E. Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 9, 2015
1. Bethel M.E. Church Marker
Built 1862. Second church of any faith in Mason County. Housed first school in the county.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11269.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 30° 35.229′ N, 99° 6.671′ W. Marker is near Mason, Texas, in Mason County. Marker can be reached from Loeffler Lane, 0.2 miles east of Ranch to Market Road 783. Marker is mounted on the east wall of the Hilda United Methodist Church next to the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5840 Loeffler Ln, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Homesite of John O. Meusebach, 1812-1897 (approx. 5.7 miles away); Herman and Willie Lehmann (approx. 6.4 miles away); Lange's Mill (approx. 7.7 miles away); John O. Meusebach (approx. 9˝ miles away); The Marschall - Meusebach Cemetery (approx. 9.8 miles away); Squaw Creek Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 9.9 miles away); St. Peter Lutheran Church (approx. 9.9 miles away); Art Schoolhouse (approx. 10.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.
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Also see . . . History of Hilda United Methodist Church. From the church website; provides a history of the churches, schools, and other buildings on the property. (Submitted on December 20, 2015.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 9, 2015
2. East Side of Bethel M.E. Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, December 9, 2015
3. Bethel M.E. Church, now Hilda United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
