Marker Inscription
This congregation began in 1860, with the Rev. E. P. Rogers serving as its first circuit minister. Worship services were first held in a tent. In 1893, Virginia and James W. Yeates deeded property to the Homer church, and a sanctuary was completed on this site by Christmas 1896. Constructed by members of the Homer community, the building also served many years as a schoolhouse. The congregation has had numerous circuit ministers, including the Rev. John A. Henderson (1858-1946), who served the Homer Methodist Church for many years of his ministry.
About this site
Homer Methodist Church is a historical marker in Jasper, Jasper County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Jasper County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 104 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.9750, -94.2048 near Jasper. The nearest cataloged historic site is Homer (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Homer Community Cemetery, Smyth, Andrew, House, and Site of the Town of Bevilport.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5241010451. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
