Beckville United Methodist Church

The first Methodist worship services for area pioneers were conducted in 1844, when the region was served as part of the San Augustine Circuit. The first pastor for the church, known originally as Liberty Chapel, was the Rev. Jeff Shook. Services were held in a community meetinghouse until 1874, when members constructed the first sanctuary. With a history dating to the Republic of Texas and before the formal organization of Beckville, the church remains an important institution to the community and the county. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986

Beckville United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Beckville, Panola County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Panola County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 87 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.2450, -94.4585 near Beckville. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Beckville (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Langley, Bethel, and Youngblood, Isaac R..

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5365010817. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.