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 St. Paul United Methodist Church - Galveston, Texas Posted by:  BruceS
Assisted by:  SecurB
N 29° 18.142 W 094° 46.959
15R E 326863 N 3242804
Historic Methodist Church in Galveston, Texas.
Waymark Code: WM8FGR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2010
Views: 12
Created From: St. Paul United Methodist Church - Galveston, Texas - posted by SecurB
Text of historical marker:
"Founded in the late 1860s, St. Paul Methodist Church can trace its history through two earlier Methodist congregations in Galveston. Charter members of St. Paul Church included Methodists from the Reedy Chapel Methodist Church (originally part of the Ryland Chapel congregation), who broke away when that membership elected to join the African Methodist Episcopal denomination.
The Rev. Samuel Osborn served as first pastor of the new church. A sanctuary was built on the eastern end of the island on Avenue H between 8th and 9th streets. A larger building was later erected to serve the growing congregation, but was destroyed in the 1900 storm.
Under the leadership of the Rev. Frank Gary, the congregation acquired property at this site and built a new sanctuary in 1902. The church has continued to thrive here, serving many generations of Galveston families. It is known locally as the "Mother Church" of Galveston's Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church. St. Paul Methodist Church counts among its members descendants of some of its founding families."
The church building was damaged significantly by Hurricane Ike and continues to undergo restoration.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1902
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist
Street address of Church:
1427 Broadway St
Galveston, Texas United States
77550
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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