Site of Oak Grove Methodist Church

Named for its wooded site at the time of its founding in early 1886, Oak Grove Methodist Church was organized with 30 members and was one of five churches on the Keller Circuit. A building acquired from another church was moved onto the property in 1887. Members built a brush arbor for summer meetings and revivals, which were attended by community members of all faiths. Some Oak Grove members formed Colleyville Methodist Church in 1924. Most Colleyville members continued to attend Oak Grove services for many years. In 1925 the early house of worship was replaced. Oak Grove had 99 members in 1935. As population centers changed, Oak Grove's membership declined. By 1949 the church had only twelve members, and it was dissolved early that year. Its last building was moved to Colleyville and used by that congregation from 1950 to 1961. (2000)

Site of Oak Grove Methodist Church is a historical marker in Bedford, Tarrant County, dedicated in 2000. It is one of 358 historical markers documented in Tarrant County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 501 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.8567, -97.1480 near Bedford. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bedford School (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Messenger College, Riley Cemetery, and Spring Garden School.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5439012333. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.