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Organized in 1881 by circuit rider, Andrew Jackson Potter, who helped firmly establish the Methodist church in West Texas. Before construction of church on this site in 1917, services were held in schoolhouse or under brush arbor 3/4 mi. SW on west bank, Copperas Creek. Building site was donated by J. A. Cowsert. Lumber was hauled here by wagon from Menard. Labor was donated by members and other local residents. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968
Copperas Methodist Church, First Church in Community is a historical marker in Junction, Kimble County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5012, -99.9801 near Junction. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gully Cowsert (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Coalson-Pullen Colony, Fort McKavett - Fort Clark Military Road, and Roosevelt.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267001528. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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