Historical MarkerMaud United Methodist Church
Maud · Bowie County · Dedicated 1974 · THC Atlas #5037009491
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Marker Inscription
Organized as a mission by the Rev. Thomas Jefferson Milam of Old Boston, on farm of Jesse M. Ball, Three Springs community, Aug. 10, 1874. Original meetinghouse was built immediately on Ball's property. Samuel D. Knapp (1841?-1922), a charter member, founded town of Maud, and was its first postmaster. He donated present site, and the building was moved here in 1880. The mission became a church in 1897. A tornado razed second building in 1914. Present sanctuary, fourth for the church, was erected in 1940 with funds given by Miss Jennie Tapp, and was enlarged in 1956. (1974)
About this site
Maud United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Maud, Bowie County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Bowie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 168 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.3329, -94.3425 near Maud. The nearest cataloged historic site is Epperson's Ferry (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Ridge, Berry, and Irby.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5037009491. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
