Channing in Hartley County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Channing United Methodist Church

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015

1. Channing United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The town of Channing was organized in 1890 as a general headquarters and supplier for the vast XIT Ranch. The Channing Methodist Church was organized in the fledgling town by the Rev. E. T. Harrison. Records indicate that it was the first Methodist church north of the Canadian River. The earliest members were A. G. Boyce, manager of the XIT Ranch, his wife Annie and their daughter Bessie; Bertie Cherveny, a plumber; Jacob P. McLain, the Rivers Hotel keeper and his wife Elizabeth; and Hereford cattle breeders James Powell and William and Marilla Powell. Trustees for the church purchased property on this site in 1901 and the building was completed by the following year. A fellowship hall and other additions were made in 1958. The Channing United Methodist Church continues in the traditions of its founders.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1964

Erected 1964 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11980.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 35° 41.015′ N, 102° 19.996′ W. Marker is in Channing, Texas, in Hartley County. It is at the intersection of Denver Avenue and West 8th Street

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, on the right when traveling north on Denver Avenue. Marker is on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Channing TX 79018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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 Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hartley County Courthouse (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matador Cowboys Reunion Association (about 700 feet away); XIT General Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Channing Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cal Farley's Boys Ranch (approx. 11 miles away); The Historic LS (approx. 11 miles away); Old Tascosa (approx. 11 miles away); Oldham County (approx. 11 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Channing.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015

2. Channing United Methodist Church Marker

Channing United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015

3. Channing United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.