Details for Homer Methodist Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5241010451
Data
| Marker Number | 10451 |
| Atlas Number | 5241010451 |
| Marker Title | Homer Methodist Church |
| Index Entry | Homer Methodist Church |
| Address | |
| City | Jasper |
| County | Jasper |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 384942 |
| UTM Northing | 3427275 |
| Subject Codes | Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches |
| Marker Year | 1985 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | 20 mi. NW of Jasper via SH 63, then R 255 4 mi. to CR 023, then 1.5 mi. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | This congregation began in 1860, with the Rev. E. P. Rogers serving as its first circuit minister. Worship services were first held in a tent. In 1893, Virginia and James W. Yeates deeded property to the Homer church, and a sanctuary was completed on this site by Christmas 1896. Constructed by members of the Homer community, the building also served many years as a schoolhouse. The congregation has had numerous circuit ministers, including the Rev. John A. Henderson (1858-1946), who served the Homer Methodist Church for many years of his ministry. |