Utopia Methodist Church

Historical marker location:

Cypress St., Utopia, Texas

( At end of Cypress Street off (eastward) Highway 187, Utopia)

Marker installed: 1967

Established in 1866 as part of the Uvalde-Kerrville Mission; later in the Uvalde Circuit. Pecan grove behind present church was site of many pioneer camp meetings under brush arbors. The first was held in 1868 by the Rev. A. J. Potter, noted Civil War chaplain and circuit rider. This Gothic sanctuary, built in early 1890s with members doing much of the work, is on a site given by the Rev. Irving Jones and R. H. Kincheloe.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1967.

Methodist denomination churches religion Gothic Revival (architectural style)

The Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, and led to the capture of Santa Anna and the end of the conflict.