First United Methodist Church -- San Saba TX
N 31° 11.806 W 098° 43.366
14R E 526411 N 3451442
The First United Methodist Church in San Saba Texas has been serving the Methodist faithful in this community since 1856
Waymark Code: WMTTCQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2017
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The First United Methodist Church in San Saba is located at 204 W. Brown St. near downtown. It is listed as United Methodist church historic site number 193.
A state historic marker in front of the church reads as follows:
"FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
Organized 1856 in area so wild that church gave missionary a $50 revolver, $125 horse. On this site, first frame church, 1882. Present building, 1914-1919. San Saba marble. Said to be only all-marble Methodist church in U.S.
Recorded Texas historic landmark -- 1965"
Active church?: Yes
Year Built: 1919
Service times:
Sunday School: 9:00 A.M.
Worship: 10:00 A.M.
Website: [Web Link]
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