King Memorial United Methodist Church

The organizational meeting for this church was held in 1875 in the Pecan Grove community just west of Whitney. The Rev. I. M. Reeve, a circuit rider, led the congregation in its formation. In 1880, one year after the town of Whitney was founded on the rail line, the fellowship built a sanctuary here and became known as the Whitney Methodist Church. The name King Memorial was chosen in 1901 to honor Capt. Newton J. King, an area pioneer and early church member. Over the years, the congregation has provided significant service and leadership to the town.

King Memorial United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Whitney, Hill County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 104 historical markers documented in Hill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 199 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.9539, -97.3223 near Whitney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Boesch House (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Whitney, Whitney Messenger, and Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5217002947. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.