Sabinal in Uvalde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sabinal Methodist Church
Photographed By William F Haenn, March 8, 2016
1. Sabinal Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Sabinal Methodist Church. . This church began in 1876 as part of the Sabinal circuit assigned to the Rev. Henry T. Hill. Circuit ministers served the fellowship until 1900, when it became an organized congregation. Services were held in the Christian and Baptist church buildings until the present structure was completed in 1907. For a time pastors at Sabinal Methodist Church also served new rural congregations in Trio and Knippa. As the membership grew and church programs expanded to meet the needs of the community, additions were made to the church facility.
This church began in 1876 as part of the Sabinal circuit assigned to the Rev. Henry T. Hill. Circuit ministers served the fellowship until 1900, when it became an organized congregation. Services were held in the Christian and Baptist church buildings until the present structure was completed in 1907. For a time pastors at Sabinal Methodist Church also served new rural congregations in Trio and Knippa. As the membership grew and church programs expanded to meet the needs of the community, additions were made to the church facility.
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4427.)
Location. 29° 19.052′ N, 99° 28.079′ W. Marker is in Sabinal, Texas, in Uvalde County. Marker is at the intersection of Fisher Avenue West (U.S. 90) and South San Antonio Street, on the right when traveling west on Fisher Avenue West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Fisher Ave W, Sabinal TX 78881, 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. The Sabinal Wait Station (about 600 feet away,
Regarding Sabinal Methodist Church. It is United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 147.
Photographed By William F Haenn, March 8, 2016
2. Sabinal Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2016, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. This page has been viewed 609 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2016, by William F Haenn of Fort Clark (Brackettville), Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
