Discover the deep roots of the Frio River Canyon community at the Leakey Methodist Church Historical Marker, commemorating a congregation that dates back to 1856.
Located at the northwest corner of Market and 1st streets, the Leakey Methodist Church Historical Marker honors the enduring faith and community spirit of the Frio River Canyon's earliest settlers. The congregation traces its origins to 1856, when worship services were held in the home of John and Nancy Leakey. After meeting in a schoolhouse and the county courthouse, the congregation built its first sanctuary in 1890-91, eventually constructing the current sanctuary on this site in 1922.
The Leakey Methodist Church Historical Marker is located at the northwest corner of Market and 1st streets in Leakey, Texas, at the site of the 1922 sanctuary.
The congregation traces its origins to 1856, with early services held in the home of John and Nancy Leakey. The first sanctuary was built in 1890-91.
The historical marker was placed in 1994 by the Texas Historical Commission to commemorate the congregation's long history and community contributions.