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

First Methodist Church of Winnsboro

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

1. First Methodist Church of Winnsboro Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1859 as the first religious group in Winnsboro, this congregation was disbanded during the Civil War, but was reactivated in 1869 with fifteen members. Early worship services were held in a community church until a Methodist sanctuary was built at the corner of Elm and Church streets in 1880. It was replaced by a brick structure in 1904, which in turn was replaced by a new building in 1963. This congregation has served the community with a variety of programs and has been active in ministering to other area churches.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8958.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 32° 57.544′ N, 95° 17.538′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, Texas, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of Church Street and West Elm Street, on the left when traveling north on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Church Street, Winnsboro TX 75494, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: First Baptist Church of Winnsboro (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Winnsboro (about 600 feet away); Old Winnsboro Cemetery (about 800 feet away); Winnsboro Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Bonnie and Clyde (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boom Town (approx. ¼ mile away); Carlock - Wilkinson Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. George L. Baber (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnsboro.

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

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

2. First Methodist Church of Winnsboro and Marker

First Methodist Church of Winnsboro image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019

3. First Methodist Church of Winnsboro

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.