First Methodist Church of Smithville
N 30° 00.534 W 097° 09.468
14R E 677675 N 3321200
The state historic marker in front of the First Methodist Church in Smithville TX.
Waymark Code: WMVPRJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2017
Views: 2
The First Methodist Church of Smithville is located at 4th and Olive Streets near downtown Smithville TX. The marker is on the 4th Street side of the church.
Marker Number: 9187
Marker Text:
Organized in 1888 by the Rev. H. M. Haynie and eight charter members, the Methodist congregation in Smithville met in the local school until a frame sanctuary was completed in 1893. A new brick structure was built in 1912-13. Following damage in a 1922 fire, it was rebuilt and enlarged. Exhibiting influences of the Gothic Revival and Romanesque styles of architecture, the building features art glass windows, a zig-zag wall, and truncated tower.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988
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