Avery Methodist Church

The Douglas Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was organized in 1896. A one-room frame church building with a steeple and belfry was constructed, and shared with other denominations. It was also used as a school until 1901. The town of Douglas was renamed Avery in 1902. The Avery Methodist Church was a mission church for many years. A Sunday School, youth group, and Women's Missionary Society were organized. The church achieved full-station status in 1950. Several building facilities were added over the years. This active church has served the community for over 100 years. (1996)

Avery Methodist Church is a historical marker in Avery, Red River County, dedicated in 1996. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Red River County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 106 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.5501, -94.7828 near Avery. The nearest cataloged historic site is Honeycutt (cemetery), about 2.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Rehobeth, Savannah Cemetery, and Warthan Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5387010864. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.