St. John's United Methodist Church
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N 30° 38.010 W 097° 40.489
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This subject marker is mounted on the outside front wall of the building, facing University Dr in Georgetown.
Waymark Code: WMPB9Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2015
Views: 3
Marker erected by the Texas Historical Commission.
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: St. John's United Methodist Church
Address: 311 E University Ave
City: Georgetown
County: Williamson
Subject Codes: churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination; Swedish immigrants/immigration
Year Marker Erected: 1983
Marker Size: 18" x 28"
Marker Number: 13923
Marker Text:
As early as 1871, pioneer Swedish settlers near Union Hill (4 mi. S), also known as the Brushy area, were holding Methodist worship services in homes. In 1882, they formally organized as a Swedish Methodist Episcopal church. The congregation moved to this site in 1906, when the present native stone sanctuary was completed. The name St. John's was adopted in 1939, and regular Swedish language services ended in the 1940s. Church programs, however, continue to reflect the ideals, traditions and rich heritage of the pioneer founders. (1983)
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