Historical Marker
Meier Settlement Methodist Church
Historical marker location:
Riesel, Texas
( 3 mi N of Riesel on SH 6, then 2 miles E. on County Rd. 223 (also called 7 mile Rd.))
Marker installed: 1991
Founded in 1887 by members of the Methodist Congregation in nearby Perry, this church first was known as the Zion Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Construction of a sanctuary began on March 5, 1887. With a membership made up of German immigrants, the congregation conducted all worship services in German until 1922. The church building was used as a public schoolhouse for a time, with the Pastors serving as teachers. In 1915 the name was changed to Meier Settlement Methodist Church. It continues to serve the community.