Downtown in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

First United Methodist Church, Hampton

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2021

1. First United Methodist Church, Hampton Marker

Inscription. Organized as a society in 1789, First United Methodist Church is the mother of Methodism in the lower peninsula. Bishop Francis Asbury visited the congregation April 14, 1800, and March 5, 1812. Originally located about one block north on Wine Street, the church has been on the present site since 1872. The existing sanctuary was erected in 1887; education buildings and narthex are later additions.

Erected 1980 by The Wesley Bible Class.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1812.

Location. 37° 1.547′ N, 76° 20.558′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Downtown. It is on East Queen Street just east of Wine Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Queen St, Hampton VA 23669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Peninsula

and in Coastal Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

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 Historic Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Syms-Eaton Academy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Southeast Corner

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(about 400 feet away); Serio Boat Yard (about 400 feet away); The Sclater Building (about 400 feet away); The Northeast Corner (about 400 feet away); King and Queen Streets (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 6, 2021

2. First United Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.