Anson in Jones County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Anson

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

1. First United Methodist Church of Anson Marker

Inscription. This congregation was organized in 1882 by the Rev. J.C. Strickland, a pioneer Methodist circuit rider. In 1908, during the pastorate of the Rev. W.H. Terry, local builder Thomas Veitch constructed this Romanesque Revival building for the church. The original bell tower was eventually lowered to avoid possible wind damage. Later additions to the sanctuary reflect the growth of the church, a leader in Anson’s development for over a century.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1880.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 32° 45.555′ N, 99° 53.818′ W. Marker is in Anson, Texas, in Jones County. Marker is at the intersection of Commercial Avenue (U.S. 83/277) and 9th Street, on the right when traveling south on Commercial Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 832 Commercial Ave, Anson TX 79501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Anson Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Omar Burleson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anson Jones (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jones County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Phantom Hill C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Jones County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cowboys' Christmas Ball (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anson.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

2. First United Methodist Church of Anson Marker

First United Methodist Church of Anson image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

3. First United Methodist Church of Anson

View to west from across Commercial Avenue

South Side of First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

4. South Side of First United Methodist Church

View to north from across 9th Street

View to South Along Commercial Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

5. View to South Along Commercial Avenue

Jones County Courthouse at end of street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 15, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.