| Marker Number |
3320 |
| Atlas Number |
5309003320 |
| Marker Title |
Meier Settlement Methodist Church |
| Index Entry |
Meier Settlement Methodist Church |
| Address |
|
| City |
Riesel |
| County |
McLennan |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
694374 |
| UTM Northing |
3490788 |
| Subject Codes |
churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; German immigrants/immigration |
| Marker Year |
1991 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
3 mi N of Riesel on SH 6, then 2 miles E. on County Rd. 223 (also called 7 mile Rd.) |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Founded in 1887 by members of the Methodist Congregation in nearby Perry, this church first was known as the Zion Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Construction of a sanctuary began on March 5, 1887. With a membership made up of German immigrants, the congregation conducted all worship services in German until 1922. The church building was used as a public schoolhouse for a time, with the Pastors serving as teachers. In 1915 the name was changed to Meier Settlement Methodist Church. It continues to serve the community. |
