Groesbeck in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church of Groesbeck

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, April 19, 2026

1. First Methodist Church of Groesbeck Marker

Inscription.

The Rev. Mordecai Yell conducted the first Methodist worship services in Groesbeck in 1871, the year this congregation was founded. Early worship services were held in a community building on N. Waco Street until the first sanctuary was completed on Trinity Street in 1879. The congregation became a full station with a full-time pastor in 1893, and moved to this site in 1903. Throughout its history, the First Methodist Church has supported foreign and domestic missionary endeavors as well as local community activities.

United Methodist Historic Site No. 367

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1757.)

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 1871.

Location. 31° 31.366′ N, 96° 32.065′ W. Marker is in Groesbeck, Texas, in Limestone County. It is at the intersection of West State Street and South Dr. J.B. Riggs Drive, on the left when traveling east on West State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 West State Street, Groesbeck TX 76642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Limestone County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Limestone County Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Home County of Lafayette Lumpkin Foster (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Groesbeck Lodge No. 354, A.F. & A.M. (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Groesbeck (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington High School (approx. half a mile away); Groesbeck Independent School District (approx. 1.2 miles away); Faulkenberry Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groesbeck.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 8, 2021

2. First Methodist Church of Groesbeck Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, January 8, 2021

3. First Methodist Church of Groesbeck and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.