| Marker Number |
1880 |
| Atlas Number |
5253001880 |
| Marker Title |
First United Methodist Church of Anson |
| Index Entry |
First United Methodist Church of Anson |
| Address |
832 Commercial St. |
| City |
Anson |
| County |
Jones |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
415990 |
| UTM Northing |
3624951 |
| Subject Codes |
eccesiastical buildings; churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; Romanesque/Richardsonian Romanesque (Architectural style) |
| Marker Year |
1982 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
|
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
This congregation was organized in 1882 by the Rev. J. C. Strickland, a pioneer Methodist circuit rider. In 1908, during the pastorate of the Rev. W. H. Terry, local builder Thomas Veitch constructed this Romanesque Revival building for the church. The original bell tower was eventually lowered to avoid possible wind damage. Later additions to the sanctuary reflect the growth of the church, a leader in Anson's development for over a century. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -1982 |
