lone oak
I missed my turn off the main highway in Lone Oak, circled around the block and found this Methodist church. Built in 1889 and still in use. I love old wooden church buildings. This one is symmetrical - there is a second identical tower on the other side. The towers are not as high as the central peak and there is no cross on the roof. Another interesting detail is that the dove in the round window in front is flying upwards. I am used to seeing it flying down.
Texas is not all freeways, strip malls and McMansions. One of the benefits of our weekend excursions is discovering a little history off the beaten path.
Posted by Bill Hopkins on August 8, 2004 07:40 AMDo you have any idea what shrub is on the corner? To my northeastern eyes it looks like Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), but I have no idea if that grows in Texas.
Posted by: Kathy at August 9, 2004 07:23 AMI'd love to have a peek inside. I can just imagine the old woodwork, gleaming. Lovely picture, Bill.
(McMansions is a great word!)
Posted by: Leslie at August 9, 2004 10:24 AMRose is Sharon is right, Kathy. It grows well here and is very common especially in older gardens.
Unfortunately the door was locked on Saturday afternoon, Leslie, and there was not a car or a soul in sight, except for one teenage girl walking down the street.
Posted by: bill at August 9, 2004 11:24 AMThis is the lone oak in Hunt County? I have photographed that church. Is your sage picture what we call TEXAS SAGE-- which in Tarrant County is blooming more beautifully than I can remember.
thelrd in TEXAS
Posted by: Larry Davis at August 10, 2004 09:21 PM