Details for Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church (Iglesia Metodista Kelsey Memorial)

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5355002915

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Marker Number 2915
Atlas Number 5355002915
Marker Title Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church (Iglesia Metodista Kelsey Memorial)
Index Entry Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church
Address 1610 Comanche St.
City Corpus Christi
County Nueces
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 656830
UTM Northing 3075316
Subject Codes Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; Mexican immigrants/immigration; churches
Marker Year 1994
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 1610 Comanche Street, Corpus Christi
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 27" x 42"
Marker Text This church was established in 1872 by Bishop John C. Keener. The Rev. Alejo Hernandez served as the first pastor. The church prospered then faltered during the Mexican revolution and depression but survived to become the Iglesia Metodista by the late 1930's. With financial help from Anna Marietta Kelsey (1863-1953) the church built a new sanctuary here, and on July 4, 1948, was renamed Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church in memory of Anna's parents, John and Amanda Kelsey, noted early Corpus Christi residents. Kelsey Memorial United Methodist Church continues to serve the Hispanic community. Esta iglesia fue establecida en 1872 por el Obispo John C. Keener. El Rdo. Alejo Hernandez fue el primer pastor. La iglesia florecio despues decayo, debido a la revolucion Mexicana y la depresion, pero sobrevivio y para los fines de los 1930's fue conocida como la Iglesia Metodista. Con la ayuda financiera de Anna Marietta Kelsey (1863-1953) la iglesia edifico un santuario nuevo y en el 4 de Julio de 1948, fue renombrada Kelsey Memorial Iglesia Metodista en memoria de los padres de Anna, John y Amanda Kelsey, residentes notables anteriormente de Corpus Christi. Kelsey Memorial Iglesia Metodista Unida continua sirviendo a comunidad Hispana. Sesquicentennial of Texas Statehood 1845-1995.

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