| Marker Number |
13569 |
| Atlas Number |
5507013569 |
| Marker Title |
Button Memorial United Methodist Church |
| Index Entry |
Button Memorial United Methodist Church |
| Address |
|
| City |
Denton |
| County |
Denton |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
692246 |
| UTM Northing |
3670930 |
| Subject Codes |
Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches |
| Marker Year |
2004 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
in the community of Little Elm, east of Denton; intersection of FM 720 and Clark Street |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
The Rev. William E. Bates, a native of Virginia, established the Methodist congregation at Little Elm in 1853. Members shared a meetinghouse with other denominations at John House Springs and in 1916 built their own facility. In the 1950s, the church moved to make way for construction of Lewisville Lake. In 1962, a descendant of early Little Elm settlers and church members George and Sarah Button donated funds for a new sanctuary; members renamed the church in honor of the Button family. Throughout its history, the church has been active in its community, offering a variety of services and programs to members and area residents. (2006) |
