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

First Methodist Church of Garland

Photographed By J Frye, April 3, 2020

1. First Methodist Church of Garland Marker

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Organized in 1855 by 18 charter members, this congregation was served by circuit-riding ministers who conducted worship services in a log cabin schoolhouse located on Duck Creek. A sanctuary built in 1871 was destroyed by a tornado in 1874. The City of Garland was formed in 1887 when the surrounding communities merged. The Methodist Church has been part of Garland's history since its beginning. Several buildings have served the congregation, which continues active ministries to its members and community outreach and foreign missionary programs.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6698.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 32° 54.657′ N, 96° 38.429′ W. Marker is in Garland, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on Avenue B. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 W Avenue B, Garland TX 75040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Public Education in Garland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Christian Church of Garland (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church, USA (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Garland

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(about 700 feet away); Travis College Hill Addition (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roach Feed & Seed Co. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Garland (approx. 0.3 miles away); A. J. Head Service Station (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Garland.

Photographed By J Frye, April 3, 2020

2. First Methodist Church of Garland Marker

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Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 10, 2020

3. First Methodist Church of Garland

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. 3. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.