Falfurrias in Brooks County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church
Of Falfurrias
Photographed by James Hulse, January 28, 2021
1. First United Methodist Church Marker
The Rev. C.W. Perkins (1853-1942) organized this congregation in 1904 with 7 charter members. Early services were conducted in temporary quarters including the railroad depot and the 1905 frame schoolhouse, shared by all denominations. In 1906 the Methodists erected their first church building on land donated by Edward C. Lasater (1860-1930), founder of Falfurrias. Damaged by hurricanes in 1916 and 1919 and remodeled in 1935, the frame structure was replaced in 1950 by the present edifice.
Marker Sponsor: First United Methodist Church of Falfurrias
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1888.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 27° 13.526′ N, 98° 8.809′ W. Marker is in Falfurrias, Texas, in Brooks County. It is at the intersection of South Terrell Street and West Allen Street, on the right when traveling south on South Terrell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 West Allen Street, Falfurrias TX 78355, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Brooks Countys Catholic Heritage (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Sons, Our Brothers, Our Friends Memorial
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 28, 2021
2. First United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, January 28, 2021
3. Side view of the First United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
