First United Methodist Church - Willis, Texas
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N 30° 25.524 W 095° 28.890
15R E 261655 N 3368538
This church sanctuary, built in 1879, makes First UM of Willis one of the oldest churches in Montgomery County.
Waymark Code: WMAK8Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/24/2011
Views: 9
Methodists first met in a school in Willis during the mid 1870's. Present sanctuary was begun in 1877 and completed in 1879. The bell for the steeple was given by an early pioneer citizen, Capt. T. W. Smith. The pews and chancel rail made by cabinetmaker E. A. Anderson.
In 1966, the First Methodist Church was named as a recorded Texas Historic Landmark by the Texas State Historical Survey Committee with the placing of a medallion and plaque on the building. In 1989 it was designated an historic United Methodist site.
At 9 AM Sunday mornings, a traditional worship service is held in the sanctuary with its original Chancel Rail and pews still being held together with wooden pegs.
Sources: Texas Historical Society Atlas and church website.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1879
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: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
200 N. Thomason
Willis, Texas USA
77378
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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