| Marker Number |
9090 |
| Atlas Number |
5491009090 |
| Marker Title |
First United Methodist Church of Georgetown |
| Index Entry |
First United Methodist Church of Georgetown |
| Address |
410 E. University Avenue |
| City |
Georgetown |
| County |
Williamson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
627146 |
| UTM Northing |
3389695 |
| Subject Codes |
eccesiastical buildings; churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination |
| Marker Year |
1974 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
University Ave. and Ash St. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Founded in 1849 as Georgetown Mission, organized 1874 but still served then by circuit riders, this church acquired a resident pastor in 1879. Original building was erected in 1881-82 on the Southwestern University campus. The present church structure was built in 1891-93, of native limestone, hand-cut at this site. Physics professor Robert S. Hyer was the supervising architect. The floor plan is modeled after the Greek cross. Bishops A. Frank Smith (1889-1962) and W. Angie Smith (1894-1974), brothers, made decisions to enter the ministry in this church. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974 |
