(Former) First United Methodist Church - Port Arthur, TX - Methodist Churches on Waymarking.com

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A special agreement allowing the church to be built on land owned by Port Arthur College (now Lamar State College-Port Arthur) provided that the structure would be subject to use by the college any time that it was not used for religious purposes. When First United Methodist Church merged with St. Mark's Methodist Church and moved to another location in 1976, the building was deeded to the college.

The structure was officially dedicated as the Ruby Ruth Fuller Education Building in 1978. Mrs. Fuller taught Sunday school for 42 of the 55 years that she was a member of First United Methodist Church, and is the only person in the history of the church to be named teacher emeritus.

The building's architecture manifests the influences of several styles, including Gothic and Tudor. Dominant features include a brick facade with cast stone detailing, stylized crenellations along the parapets of two asymmetrical towers, arched entryways and windows, and opalescent stained glass. The towers flank a wide staircase leading to a dramatic piano noble, or raised entry.

The Fuller Education Building continues to serve Lamar State College-Port Arthur as a location for classes and related educational events. The structure serves as a reminder of the foresight of the people of the First United Methodist Church for the future of the college and the greater community of Port Arthur and the surrounding area.

Active church?: No Year Built: 1915 Service times: Not listed Website: Not listed

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