First United Methodist Church - Columbus, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 42.269 W 096° 32.426
14R E 737956 N 3288572
Large white rock church built in 1951.
Waymark Code: WMVY4P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2017
Views: 3
Marker Text:
One of the earliest Protestant congregations in Texas; founded in Austin's original colony. The first church building was near the Colorado, on a lot " sold" for $1.00 by Isam Tooke in 1848, and an adjoining lot bought in 1849 from George W. Smith. The Rev. J. E. Kolbe was then pastor; trustees were Eli Clapp, W. B. DeWees, Thomas Neavitt, Henry Terrell, I. Tooke, and Asa Townsend. In 1873, a second church was built just south of the railroad. Present site was given by Mrs. Sarah E. Stafford, and a new church was completed in July 1897, under the Rev. S. F. Chambers, pastor.
Active church?: Yes
Year Built: 1/1/1951
Service times:
Sunday - 8:45am and 11:00 am
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:At least one photo. You're welcome to be in the picture, but please, No GPSr.