Blooming Grove United Methodist Church

In 1869, Richard and Susan Gowan gave land on Rush Creek (1 mile southeast) for a Methodist Church and cemetery. Gowan, his neighbors, and others built a white frame chapel for church and school. That building was moved to Blooming Grove in 1887. Second sanctuary was built in 1893 on the present site. The Methodist denomination operated (1899-1913) Central Texas College in Blooming Grove, increasing work of this church. Dr. Clovis Chappell (1882-1972) and Dr. E. B. Hawk (1881-1963), pastors who later won national renown, led in building (1913) the present edifice. The congregation has given 22 men to the ministry. (1974)

Blooming Grove United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Blooming Grove, Navarro County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 128 historical markers documented in Navarro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 218 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.0933, -96.7147 near Blooming Grove. The nearest cataloged historic site is Blooming Grove (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include University Training School - Central Texas College, Blooming Grove Schools, and Rose Hill Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5349008279. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.