Cold Springs School and Methodist Church

In 1876, land at this site was deeded to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and to the County School Superintendent for the use of a church and public school. The Cold Springs Methodist Church, which takes its name from a large spring nearby, has been served by circuit ministers throughout its history. The school, which closed in 1944, employed one teacher until about 1900, after which additional teachers were hired. The sanctuary and schoolhouse at Cold Springs served for many years as a focal point for the surrounding rural area. (1985)

Cold Springs School and Methodist Church is a historical marker in Alto, Cherokee County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 112 historical markers documented in Cherokee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 245 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.6087, -95.1086 near Alto. The nearest cataloged historic site is Holcomb Family Reunion (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include West Family, Collins Family, and Copeland.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5073006630. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.