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

First United Methodist Church of Katy

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2020

1. First United Methodist Church of Katy Marker

Inscription.

This congregation traces its history to 1898, when a group of Baptists, Disciples of Christ, Presbyterians, Quakers, and Methodists organized a Union Sunday School in the home of Willard James. Sometime about 1900, the Methodists formed a separate fellowship.

The Rev. M. L. Lindsey, first Pastor appointed to this congregation, also served other Methodist Churches on the Houston Circuit. He was assisted by several of the early families of the church, including those of W.P. Bowers, J. E. Cabiness, E. M. Morton, and T.G. Roberts. Lay members held worship services during the early years when the Minister could not attend every Sunday.

In 1903, land was secured from W.E. and R.M. Cash and from L. C. Luckel, and the foundation for a frame Church building was laid. The Methodist Sanctuary was completed in 1904, during the pastorate of the Rev. E.W. Potter, and was the first Church building constructed in the town of Katy. It served the congregation until1938, when a new sanctuary was built. The current structure was completed in 1961.

Throughout its history, the First United Methodist Church of Katy has provided significant service and leadership to the community. The congregation continues to reflect the ideals and traditions of its founders.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10663.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 29° 47.389′ N, 95° 49.271′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. It is at the intersection of Avenue A and 5th Street, on the left when traveling north on Avenue A. The marker is in front of the church's Fellowship Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Katy TX 77493, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: The Robertson-Motherall Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peck Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Morrison-Freeman Home (about 400 feet away); The Stewart-Lott Home (about 400 feet away); The Hubler-Pitts Home (about 600 feet away); Site of Katy's First Schoolhouse (about 700 feet away); The Weller-Baird Home (about 800 feet away); The Romack Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katy.

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

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2020

2. First United Methodist Church of Katy and Marker

Entrance to First United Methodist of Katy Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2020

3. Entrance to First United Methodist of Katy Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.