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

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Organized in February of 1845 as the Kingsborough Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The Rev. Wm. K. Wilson was first pastor. In 1850 Kingsborough (county seat) was renamed Kaufman. Present site was purchased and first building erected 1857, with The Rev. J.A. Scruggs as pastor. The second building, a traditional steepled, white frame structure, was built 1876 at cost of $400, with The Rev. O.P. Thomas as pastor. Present brick building was erected 1909 at a cost of $13,000. The Rev. A.R. Nash was pastor. It was redecorated 1968, with The Rev. E.H. Cole, pastor.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1909 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: 8:15 AM Street address of Church: 208 S Houston St Kaufman, TX USA 75142 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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