| Marker Number |
4775 |
| Atlas Number |
5009004775 |
| Marker Title |
Site of Early Bowman Church |
| Index Entry |
Bowman Church, Site of Early |
| Address |
|
| City |
Holliday |
| County |
Archer |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
United Brethren denomination; German immigrants/immigration; churches |
| Marker Year |
1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
From Holliday, take FM 368 South 1 mile to FM 1954 and follow FM 1954 about 4 miles east. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Organized as "Wichita Class" in Stringtown (now Bowman) by settlers from northern U.S. For years German and English services were held in 1888. A parsonage was built beside the schoolhouse where members worshipped. In 1893 congregation was named "Bowman" in honor of Bishop Thomas Bowman. A church building was erected in 1897. In 1901 both church and parsonage were moved one mile south of town to this site. The church played host to 5 annual church conferences, 1900-1920. In 1932 it merged with First Church of Wichita Falls. (1970) Erected by Walter Ford annd Bowman Community. |
