Historical Marker

St. John's Methodist Church

Historical marker location:
Stamford, Texas
( Corner of Hamilton and Ferguson streets)
Marker installed: 1964

Built 1910 in pastorate of Dr. Robert Goodrich, for congregation founded 1900 in Sledge Hall, under Rev. S. Gay. With 100' tower, long the tallest church between Dallas and El Paso. Served community of Old Stamford College (now McMurry). Has had 33 pastors up to 1964.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1964.