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Site of Early Bowman Church

Holliday, Archer County

Marker Text

Organized as "Wichita Class" in Stringtown (now Bowman) by settlers from northern U.S. For years German and English services were held in 1888. A parsonage was built beside the schoolhouse where members worshipped. In 1893 congregation was named "Bowman" in honor of Bishop Thomas Bowman. A church building was erected in 1897. In 1901 both church and parsonage were moved one mile south of town to this site. The church played host to 5 annual church conferences, 1900-1920. In 1932 it merged with First Church of Wichita Falls. (1970) Erected by Walter Ford annd Bowman Community.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From Holliday, take FM 368 South 1 mile to FM 1954 and follow FM 1954 about 4 miles east.
Marker # 4775
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code United Brethren denomination; German immigrants/immigration; churches
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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