United Methodist Church

Organized 1906 at Wright (4 miles NE), the church was relocated in 1907 when the Santa Fe Railway bypassed Wright, founding Kress. With their own hands, members built the first section of this sanctuary (1908), sharing its use with other faiths. The bell on the lawn originally hung in a steeple, and rang for special events as well as worship. The church structure -- remodeled, greatly enlarged, and enhanced by memorial windows -- now forms a local landmark. Lay leaders and four ministers have come from this congregation. (1977)

United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Kress, Swisher County, dedicated in 1975. It is one of 16 historical markers documented in Swisher County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 17 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.3700, -101.7459 near Kress. The nearest cataloged historic site is Kress Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Claytonville, Rose Hill Cemetery, and Swisher County Courthouse.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5437005600. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.