Cotulla in La Salle County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

1. The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The first Protestant church in Cotulla, this congregation was organized in 1881 as the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The first services were held in the home of John Freeman by the Rev. W. H. Keck. In 1883 the members built a frame chapel at the site of the present parsonage. The only church facility in town, it was shared with Presbyterian and Baptist congregations. The current brick sanctuary was constructed in 1906 during the pastorate of the Rev. Temple G. Woolls. An educational building was added in 1928.

Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8133.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 28° 26.175′ N, 99° 14.191′ W. Marker is in Cotulla, Texas, in La Salle County. Marker is on North Center Street east of North Kerr Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located directly in front of the church, near the sidewalk. Church and marker are directly across Center Street (to the north) from the La Salle County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 North Center Street, Cotulla TX 78014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Salle County (within shouting distance of this marker); Cotulla City Park (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); La Salle County Veterans (about 400 feet away); La Salle County's First Artesian Well (about 400 feet away); Polish Immigrant Joseph Cotulla (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Cotulla (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Cotulla's First School (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cotulla.

The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla Marker (<i>tall view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

2. The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla Marker (tall view)

The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

3. The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla Marker (wide view)

The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla (<i>marker visible near center</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2018

4. The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla (marker visible near center)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.