Silverton in Briscoe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church of Silverton
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 15, 2016
1. First Methodist Church of Silverton Marker
Inscription.
First Methodist Church of Silverton. . Organized as a Sunday school in 1891, the First Methodist Church of Silverton has grown along with the community. The first pastor was the Rev. W.B. Ford, who conducted services here once a month while also serving other communities in the area. Early worship services were held in a grocery store, a one-room schoolhouse, and the courthouse until the first sanctuary was completed in 1902. The sanctuary was replaced in 1929 using some materials from the original building. Additions later were made to house the growing congregation.
Organized as a Sunday school in 1891, the First Methodist Church of Silverton has grown along with the community. The first pastor was the Rev. W.B. Ford, who conducted services here once a month while also serving other communities in the area. Early worship services were held in a grocery store, a one-room schoolhouse, and the courthouse until the first sanctuary was completed in 1902. The sanctuary was replaced in 1929 using some materials from the original building. Additions later were made to house the growing congregation.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1770.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 34° 28.39′ N, 101° 18.334′ W. Marker is in Silverton, Texas, in Briscoe County. Marker is on Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Commerce Street, Silverton TX 79257, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
