Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church

of Gonzales

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, September 20, 2018

1. First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Circuit-riding Methodist preachers conducted worship services in this area as early as 1824. In 1841 the Rev. J. P. Sneed organized a Methodist church here as part of his circuit, which included Victoria, Port Lavaca, and Seguin. By 1843 the Gonzales church had a full- time pastor. The congregation has continued to meet at this site since its founding, building larger facilities through the years as the membership grew. An integral part of Gonzales history, the First Methodist Church continues to serve the community with a variety of programs.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1756.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 29° 30.1′ N, 97° 27.083′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. It is at the intersection of St. Paul Street and St. Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north on St. Paul Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 426 St Paul Street, Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Church Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzales County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Gonzales (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gonzales (about 300 feet away); Confederate Monument

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(about 400 feet away); Confederate Monument, Independence Square (about 400 feet away); Fort Waul on the Guadalupe River (about 400 feet away); Gonzales Military Contributions to the CSA (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

First Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, September 20, 2018

2. First Methodist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.