Organized 1856 by the Rev. C. A. Grote, first minister to preach here. First building was erected in 1858; second one, of stone, in 1875. The present structure was built 1890 on land donated by Ernst Jordan, Sr., charter member. Until 1927, all worship was held in the German language. The two Methodist churches in Art united in 1939. At that time frame building was moved beside this rock building and equipped for Sunday School classes. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968
Art Methodist Church
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Art Methodist Church is a historical marker in Art, Mason County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Mason County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 67 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7396, -99.1186 near Art. The nearest cataloged historic site is West Art (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Kothmann Homesite and Cemetery, Art School House, and Hoerster.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5319011266. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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