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Channing
United Methodist Church
Photo courtesy Barclay
Gibson, July 2009 |
Historical
Marker Text Channing
United Methodist ChurchThe
town of Channing was organized
in 1890 as a general headquarters and supplier for the vast XIT
Ranch. The Channing Methodist Church was organized in the fledgling town by
the Rev. E. T. Harrison. Records indicate that it was the first Methodist church
north of the Canadian River.
The earliest members were A. G. Boyce, manager of the XIT
Ranch, his wife Annie and their daughter Bessie; Bertie Cherveny, a plumber;
Jacob P. McLain, the Rivers Hotel keeper and his wife Elizabeth; and Hereford
cattle breeders James Powell and William and Marilla Powell. Trustees for the
church purchased property on this site in 1901 and the building was completed
by the following year. A fellowship hall and other additions were made in 1958.
The Channing United Methodist Church continues in the traditions of its founders.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964 | |
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