Marker Inscription
This congregation was organized in 1878 with fourteen charter members by the Reverend Jim Smith and the Reverend E. C. Fullingim. In 1880 the church became part of the Decatur circuit, and the Reverend R. N. Brown served as its first regular pastor. Oak Grove's original sanctuary was constructed ten miles northeast of Decatur but was moved to this site in 1902. The current church building has been in use since 1948. Oak Grove United Methodist, which traditionally held an August revival camp meeting, stands as one of the oldest rural churches in Wise County.
About this site
Oak Grove United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Decatur, Wise County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 91 historical markers documented in Wise County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 162 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2739, -97.5554 near Decatur. The nearest cataloged historic site is Oaklawn Cemetery #1 (cemetery), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Vesey, Randolph (Uncle Ran), Oak Lawn Cemetery, and Battle of the Knobs.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5497003645. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
