John Wesley Kenney

(1799-1865) One of great pioneer Methodist ministers of Texas. Pennsylvania-born, he began preaching at age 19. In 1833 he came to Texas and soon settled in this county. Unkempt in appearance, Kenney redeemed his eccentricity with an eloquent style of preaching. In Texas -- then part of Mexico and Catholic by law -- he helped found Methodist societies and, in 1834, served a vast circuit covering all of present state west of Trinity River. In 1836 he took part in Texas War for Independence. His lifetime saw Methodism become one of the major denominations in state. (1972)

John Wesley Kenney is a historical marker in Kenney, Austin County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 83 historical markers documented in Austin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 268 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.0486, -96.3270 near Kenney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pfeffer #2-Streb (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Jiminez Grave, Concord Cemetery, and Pfeffer #1 Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5015002925. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.