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First Methodist Church, Jermyn, Texas

Jermyn, Jack County

Marker Text

Organized November 24, 1909, by the Rev. L. D. Shawver, pastor, in first house built in Jermyn - home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jones. The original trustees were J. D. Gillespie, H. T. Jinks, and W. T. Jones. This church (first in area) was built 1910 on present site, 1st Avenue and Wise Street. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968.

Marker Details

Address S. Wise and 1st streets
Location Description Corner of S. Wise and 1st streets
Marker # 1778
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; churches
Latitude, Longitude 33.259824, -98.390961

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