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Site of Early Bowman Church

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FM 1954, 4 mi. W, Holliday, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 47' 42.0216", -98° 41' 15.108"
 
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    Organized as Wichita Class in Stringtown (now Bowman) by settlers from northern U.S. For years German and English services were held in 1888. A parsonage was built beside the schoolhouse where members worshipped. In 1893 congregation was named Bowman in honor of Bishop Thomas Bowman. A church building was erected in 1897. In 1901 both church and parsonage were moved one mile south of town to this site. The church played host to 5 annual church conferences, 1900-1920. In 1932 it merged with First Church of Wichita Falls. (1970) Erected by Walter Ford annd Bowman Community.

This page last updated: 8/23/2009 23:56:00

Site of Early Bowman Church Historical Marker Location Map, Holliday, Texas