Details for First United Methodist Church of Stanton

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5317013039

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Marker Number 13039
Atlas Number 5317013039
Marker Title First United Methodist Church of Stanton
Index Entry First United Methodist Church of Stanton
Address 208 E Saint Anna St
City Stanton
County Martin
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 236959
UTM Northing 3558356
Subject Codes Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches
Marker Year 2004
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 208 E Saint Anna St
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Early Methodists in Stanton shared a Union church building with area Baptists. In 1904, following a local revival, nine individuals formed a separate Methodist congregation. The Rev. J.A. Sweeney, a Conference-appointed pastor, came the next year. In 1907, the church built its first sanctuary. The membership grew, and churches in the nearby communities of Lenorah and Courtney merged into the congregation. During its first century, the congregation added new facilities to accommodate growing needs, and church activities included a women's group, music ministries, youth fellowship, and other educational and outreach programs. (2004)

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