Mullin in Mills County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mullin United Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane Hall, October 6, 2015
1. Mullin United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mullin United Methodist Church. . Charles Mullins, for whom this town was later named, came here with cattle in 1857. By tradition, a Methodist circuit rider preached at his home. The date of the church’s founding is uncertain. Worship was held in Mullin schoolhouse for years. In 1893, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Martin gave this site and in 1896 a building was constructed under leadership of the Rev. Marion Mills. After a 1919 cyclone wrecked that building the present native stone church was erected in 1920, using much material from original structure.
Charles Mullins, for whom this town was later named, came here with cattle in 1857. By tradition, a Methodist circuit rider preached at his home. The date of the church’s founding is uncertain. Worship was held in Mullin schoolhouse for years. In 1893, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Martin gave this site and in 1896 a building was constructed under leadership of the Rev. Marion Mills. After a 1919 cyclone wrecked that building the present native stone church was erected in 1920, using much material from original structure.
Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3532.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 31° 33.508′ N, 98° 39.87′ W. Marker is in Mullin, Texas, in Mills County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street (Ranch to Market Road 573) and Connally Street, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mullin TX 76864, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.