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.
Channing United Methodist Church. . 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.
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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker is at the intersection of Denver Avenue and West 8th Street, on the
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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.
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 488 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
