Royse City in Rockwall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church of Royse City
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, January 8, 2021
1. First United Methodist Church of Royse City Marker
This fellowship, first known as the "Methodist Episcopal Church, South", was organized in 1887. The Rev. James McDugald (1847-1929) became the circuit rider for Royse City, Blackland, Fate, and Mt. Zion. Services were held in a schoolhouse until 1890 when land on Church Street was acquired from R. A. McCasland for the first church building in Royse City. This structure, erected in 1904, is on property which also belonged to the McCasland Family.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6144.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 32° 58.602′ N, 96° 19.738′ W. Marker is in Royse City, Texas, in Rockwall County. It is on North Josephine Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 N Josephine Street, Royse City TX 75189, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Royse City's First United Methodist Church Building (a few steps from this marker); Royse City Calaboose (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Royse City Lodge No. 663 A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bankhead Highway in Collin County (approx. 1.1 miles away); Mt. Pleasant Hill Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 3.9 miles away); Fate Prebyterian Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); Blackland Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Royse City.
Photographed by Jesse Nelsen, January 8, 2021
2. First United Methodist Church of Royse City and Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 31, 2024
3. First United Methodist Church burnt down
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. 2. submitted on January 13, 2021, by Jesse Nelsen of Farmersville, Texas. 3. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
