Murray Methodist Church

When early pioneer Thomas Price purchased land in the old Fish Creek community in 1874, he found an abandoned log cabin which, along with his neighbors, he repaired and designated for use as a church. Early settlers, regardless of denomination preferences, worshiped together in the cabin. The Fish Creek Methodist Society was organized in 1886, and a circuit riding minister from the Throckmorton District served the little church. When the membership outgrew the cabin, services were held in a nearby school from 1893 until it burned in 1897. A new school was built, and the church met there until 1907. The Fish Creek community became known as Murray when a new post office was established with that name. In 1907, the W. L. Chandler family donated land to the church, two miles west of the original log cabin site. The church, formerly known as the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Fish Creek, was called Chandler Chapel for a short time, then renamed Murray Methodist Church. A church building was erected, featuring many interior fixtures donated by members of the congregation. The church continues to be a vital part of the community.

Murray Methodist Church is a historical marker in Graham, Young County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Young County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.0583, -98.8962 near Graham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Tyra Graveyard-Murray Community Cemetery (historical marker), about 2.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Common Grave, Proffitt Cemetery, and Indian Raid on Elm Creek, CSA.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5503003540. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.