Historical Marker
The Rev. G. W. Bounds
Historical marker location:
Wortham, Texas
( in front of United Methodist Church, Main St. at SH 14)
Marker installed: 1970
(January 25, 1854 - November 13, 1944)
Born in Hickory, Miss. Family came to Texas, 1864. Preached his first sermon in 1880. Was ordained in 1890. Helped organize and was charter member of the Wortham Methodist Church. Instrumental in organizing area churches and serving their people. Beloved for good works.