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First United Methodist Church |
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129 W. Hutchison St., San Marcos,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 52' 58.14266999988",
-97° 56' 29.90527000008"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
First church in Hays County. Organized August 5, 1847, with 9 charter members, by circuit rider A. B. F. Kerr in home of John D. Pitts. Growing congregation moved by 1849 to a log house used for church, courthouse, and school; braved wild animals and indians to hold worship. The first church building was erected on present site, 1855; second, 1872. Present building-- an excellent example of Gothic revival style-- was built in 1893. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
First United Methodist Church Historical Marker Location Map, San Marcos, Texas
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