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Coushatta United
Methodist Church
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City
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Coushatta
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Address
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2014 Front
St.
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2003 Membership
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221
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Date Founded
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1880s
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Though services were held by circuit
riders in the area for a number of years, the first church building was
constructed under the leadership of Rev. J.B. Cassity between 1880 and
1883. Rev. H.W. Bowman was pastor when a parsonage was built in 1890.
Both of these structures were located near the Red River.
A church record dated October
30, 1880 shows that the church had a parsonage and land valued at $600.
A church, 36 by 57 feet with a “magnificent” organ and lit with lamps was
listed. The church was located on a lot donated by Mrs. Nancy A.
Scheen and Mrs. Julius Lisso.
The current education building
was built in 1923 under the leadership of Rev. Louis Hoffpauir. A
brick church was constructed in 1924. A new sanctuary was built next
to the 1924 church in 1962. A two-story parsonage was built in 1946
while Rev. Sam Holladay served as pastor. The current parsonage was
built while Rev. Douglas Williams served in 1964.
In 1996, renovations for the
Sunday School rooms and a fellowship hall were completed. |
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How to Get There:
From
Hwy. 84/1, turn east. After 2.4 miles (and passing over the Red River),
the church will be on your left. |
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