Church Hill United Methodist Church

In 1839 this congregation was organized with the Rev. Claugh Waterfield as pastor. The first member was 14-year-old William F. Richards. The Rev. William Craig began the 300-mile church hill circuit in 1843. John Robertson, John Strong, and Samuel Wasson set aside this 27-acre plot for a church and schoolhouse in 1852. When the structure was erected in 1879, there were about 12 dirt-floored houses built nearby for families during camp meetings. The "Academy," which served as the schoolhouse, is used as the educational building.

Church Hill United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Henderson, Rusk County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 72 historical markers documented in Rusk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.1940, -94.6657 near Henderson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Strong Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Strong, John and Mary Ann, Strong, and Antioch.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5401010976. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.