Historical MarkerNeedville Methodist Church
Needville · Fort Bend County · Dedicated 1991 · THC Atlas #5157009053
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Marker Inscription
Originally the German Methodist Episcopal Church, North, of Needville, this congregation traces its history to 1892. The Rev. Jacob Ott, a pioneer Methodist missionary, founded the church. Early worship services were held in private homes. The congregation purchased five acres of land near Needville in 1896 and built its first sanctuary the following year. In 1927 they moved to Needville and built the present sanctuary. Church services and records were in the German language until the 1930s. The name was changed to Needville United Methodist Church in 1968. (1991)
About this site
Needville Methodist Church is a historical marker in Needville, Fort Bend County, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Fort Bend County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 237 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4010, -95.8418 near Needville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Needville (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Michael's Catholic Church, Peaceful Rest, and Needville Baptist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5157009053. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
