Lockney in Floyd County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church of Lockney
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 7, 2017
1. First Methodist Church of Lockney Marker
Inscription.
First Methodist Church of Lockney. . This church traces its history to 1890, when The Rev. R. M. Morris led about twenty-five Methodists in organizing a new congregation. The church members met for worship in the local schoolhouse and under arbors until a frame sanctuary was completed in 1908. A larger brick building replaced the first church structure in 1920. To serve the growing membership, the congregation built a new facility in the 1950s. In addition to worship and educational programs, the church has been involved in community activities and worldwide missionary endeavors.
This church traces its history to 1890, when The Rev. R. M. Morris led about twenty-five Methodists in organizing a new congregation. The church members met for worship in the local schoolhouse and under arbors until a frame sanctuary was completed in 1908. A larger brick building replaced the first church structure in 1920. To serve the growing membership, the congregation built a new facility in the 1950s. In addition to worship and educational programs, the church has been involved in community activities and worldwide missionary endeavors.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1761.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 34° 7.302′ N, 101° 26.529′ W. Marker is in Lockney, Texas, in Floyd County. Marker is on West Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 West Poplar Street, Lockney TX 79241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2017, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
