Site of Early Bowman Church
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.
33.8126° N, 98.5767° W
Where to Find It
From Holliday, take FM 368 South 1 mile to FM 1954 and follow FM 1954 about 4 miles east.
Nearby Markers
- 1.8 mi NE Bowman Cemetery Lakeside City
- 3.1 mi NE Lake Wichita Wichita Falls
- 3.8 mi N Zenobia Trimble Wichita Falls
- 4.3 mi N Call Field Wichita Falls
- 4.9 mi N Wichita Falls Lodge No. 635 A.F. and A.M. Wichita Falls
- 5.3 mi NE Wichita County Wichita Falls