Details for First United Methodist Church
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5209010271
Data
Marker Number | 10271 |
Atlas Number | 5209010271 |
Marker Title | First United Methodist Church |
Index Entry | First United Methodist Church |
Address | 129 W. Hutchison St. |
City | San Marcos |
County | Hays |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 602199 |
UTM Northing | 3306271 |
Subject Codes | Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; eccesiastical buildings; churches |
Marker Year | 1970 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 16" x 12" |
Marker Text | First church in Hays County. Organized August 5, 1847, with 9 charter members, by circuit rider A. B. F. Kerr in home of John D. Pitts. Growing congregation moved by 1849 to a log house used for church, courthouse, and school; braved wild animals and indians to hold worship. The first church building was erected on present site, 1855; second, 1872. Present building-- an excellent example of Gothic revival style-- was built in 1893. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970 |