Marker Inscription
Early Methodists in Stanton shared a Union church building with area Baptists. In 1904, following a local revival, nine individuals formed a separate Methodist congregation. The Rev. J.A. Sweeney, a Conference-appointed pastor, came the next year. In 1907, the church built its first sanctuary. The membership grew, and churches in the nearby communities of Lenorah and Courtney merged into the congregation. During its first century, the congregation added new facilities to accommodate growing needs, and church activities included a women's group, music ministries, youth fellowship, and other educational and outreach programs. (2004)
About this site
First United Methodist Church of Stanton is a historical marker in Stanton, Martin County, dedicated in 2004. It is one of 6 historical markers documented in Martin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 9 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1309, -101.7883 near Stanton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Marienfeld (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Martin County Courthouse, Carmelite Monastery, and Martin County Jail, Old.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5317013039. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
