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

Buda United Methodist Church

— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 122 —

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 7, 2020

1. Buda United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. This church was established in 1880 under the leadership of the Rev. Thomas Garrett, one of the pioneer Methodist circuit riders who conducted early services and camp meetings in the area around Mountain City (2 mi. W). It was the first church in the new railroad town of DuPre, later known as Buda, which began here soon after rail lines were completed the same year. The first sanctuary was built at this site in 1882. Members of the congregation have included many pioneer area settlers and prominent leaders of Buda.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10242.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 30° 5.054′ N, 97° 50.641′ W. Marker is in Buda, Texas, in Hays County. It is at the intersection of Elm Street and San Marcos Street, on the right when traveling west on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 Elm St, Buda TX 78610, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Buda School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buda Christian Church

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(about 600 feet away); Buda (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Buda (approx. 0.2 miles away); Antioch Colony (approx. 0.4 miles away); McElroy-Severn House (approx. half a mile away); Live Oak Cemetery (approx. 3.3 miles away); Manchaca United Methodist Church (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buda.

Buda United Methodist Church Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 7, 2020

2. Buda United Methodist Church Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.