September 4, 2013
One of my all time favorite things to do on a lazy weekend afternoon is to just drive and see where I end up. I always take my camera with me in case I see something that calls out to me. Had to stop and photograph this old church.
Texas Historical Landmark - First United Methodist Church of Royse City. This Fellowship, first known as "Methodist Episcopal Church South", was organized in 1887. The Rev. James McDugald (1884-1937) served as the first pastor. Soon the Rev, H.E.Smith (1847-1929) became the circuit rider for Royse City, Blackland, Fate and Mt. Zion. Services were held in a schoolhouse until 1890 when land on Church Street was aquired from R.A. McCasland for the first church building in Royse City. This structure erected in 1904, is on the property which also belonged to the McCasland family. ** Royse City is about 20 miles north-east from where I live.
arctangent
on September 5, 2014Very eclectic architectural style, but the building's exterior at least look lovingly maintained.
jimholmquist
on September 5, 2014Beautiful old church and a great shot!
Byron Fair Photography
on September 5, 2014Lovely capture very nicely done.
TruImages
on September 5, 2014Such a lovely church!!
Terry Allen
on September 5, 2014Cool old church; looks almost like a duplex!
fotoeffects
on September 5, 2014Such a neat shot; love the architecture!
jmannimages
on September 5, 2014love the pov! nice shot and find
The Curious Camel aka gail
on September 4, 2014Great find Jenn
fx4cn
on September 4, 2014Nice capture, great POV
Lgood
on September 4, 2014That's one of my favorite things to do too. What a neat little church, and I had no idea that it was in Royce City.