Chillicothe First Methodist Church

Originally organized in 1886 in the Jackson Springs community, this church was first served by circuit riders C. T. Neese and J. T. Hosmer. Shortly after the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway came through Chillicothe in 1887, the Jackson Springs Church moved into town. This edifice was erected at the church's second Chillicothe location. Designed by prominent area architect Rockwell Henry Stuckey (1855-1936) in 1916, the structure features classical columns, cornice and eaves. Notable elements include the ornate stained glass windows and octagonal dome, a feature often associated with Stuckey's work. The original stained glass windows were crafted in Germany during World War I and crossed the Atlantic three times before being accepted at New York and shipped to Chillicothe by train. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1998

Chillicothe First Methodist Church is a historical marker in Chillicothe, Hardeman County, dedicated in 1998. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Hardeman County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 20 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.2552, -99.5147 near Chillicothe. The nearest cataloged historic site is Chillicothe (cemetery), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Substation No. 12, Home of Hybrid Sorghum, Big Valley Cemetery, and W. P. A. Sanitation Project.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5197011926. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.