First United Methodist Church Tampa, Florida
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Markerman62
N 27° 57.162 W 082° 27.518
17R E 356512 N 3092818
Located on E Tyler St near N Florida Ave in Tampa.
Waymark Code: WMQ8C9
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2016
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On July 26, 1846, the first Methodist church in Tampa was organized with seventeen founding members. They worshipped in a primitive structure built of driftwood from nearby Fort Brooke. They called it the “Church-by-the-Sea”. This structure was destroyed in the great storm of 1848. The undaunted band of Christians completed a new building in 1853 naming it the Little White Church. After that church and its records were destroyed by fire, the Methodist congregation built a distinguished sanctuary which served the church and community well for seventy years. It was replaced by the neo-gothic structure by which you stand. We welcome you to this church, dedicated to keeping the spirit of God in the heart of Tampa.
Marker Number: None
Date: None
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: This marker is given in Loving Memory of: FRANK Von LUDWIG SIEVER, Jr. By: his wife, Elizabeth and Family
Website: Not listed
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