Leander in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Leander United Methodist Church
Photographed By Keith Peterson
1. Leander United Methodist Church Marker
This church was organized about 1860 in the nearby community of Bagdad (1 mi. W). Early worship services were conducted by local preachers and missionaries in a log schoolhouse and a Masonic lodge hall before a sanctuary was constructed there in 1879. The church moved to Leander in 1901, following development of the railroad town. The Bagdad sanctuary was relocated at this site on land deeded by Sarah J. Walker. Many prominent area leaders have been members here, including several who later became ministers.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9289.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 30° 34.62′ N, 97° 51.341′ W. Marker is in Leander, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on South West Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 S West Dr, Leander TX 78641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leander Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Webster Massacre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Leander (approx. 0.2 miles away); Leanderthal Lady (approx. 0.2 miles away); Leander Schools (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Also see . . . Leander United Methodist Church. Williamson County Historical Commission (Submitted on March 1, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 26, 2017
2. Leander United Methodist Church
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 26, 2017
3. Leander United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2008, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,144 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on March 1, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2008, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
