Montgomery United Methodist Church, Site of

This congregation was organized formally in 1905 to serve the Swedish-American Lutheran community in Fort Worth. The Rev. Theo Seashore served as first pastor. In 1912, during the pastorate of Dr. Martin Noyd, the congregation built a sanctuary at the corner of Hemphill and Broadway. Services were conducted in Swedish until 1918, when the members agreed to suspend use of the language for the duration of World War I. They continued this practice after the close of the war. Known until 1928 as the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, the congregation relocated to this site in 1957. (1984) supplemental: Congregation relocated to this site November 29, 1998 and dedicated to another 100 years of grace to the glory of God on November 6, 2005.

Montgomery United Methodist Church, Site of is a historical marker in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, dedicated in 1984. 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 30.3893, -95.6974 near Fort Worth. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stephens Family (cemetery), about 172 miles away. Others within a short drive include Calvary Catholic, Cope (moved to Skyvue Memorial Garden, and St. Jude Catholic Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014515. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.