First United Methodist Church of Corsicana - Corsicana, TX - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The cornerstone is of red granite, and says "First Methodist Church Corsicana Erected 1896". The church is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and a Texas Historical Marker here provides a teaser of the church's very early days:

Founded 1851; sanctuary built 1871 was not yet consecrated when State Democratic Convention met here 1872 and laid plans to free Texas from Reconstruction rule. First missionary society west of the Mississippi organized here, 1880.

H.A. Boaz, ordained here, later became president of Polytechnic College, S.M.U., and a bishop.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1896 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:50 AM Street address of Church: 320 N 15th St, Corsicana, TX Corsicana, TX USA 75110 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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