San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church
| | United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 193 | |
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2021
1. First Methodist Church Marker
Organized 1856 in area so wild that church gave missionary a $50 revolver, $125 horse. On this site, first frame church, 1882. Present building, 1914-1917. San Saba Marble. Said to be only all-marble Methodist church in U.S.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965
United Methodist Historic Site No. 198
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 1743.)
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 1856.
Location. 31° 11.81′ N, 98° 43.366′ W. Marker is in San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. It is at the intersection of West Brown Street and North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Brown Street. The marker is located to the right side of the front entrance to the First United Methodist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 West Brown Street, San Saba TX 76877, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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 walking distance of this marker: First Baptist Church of San Saba (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Saba Church of Christ (about 400 feet away); American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27
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Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2021
2. First Methodist Church Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 14, 2021
3. First Methodist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 855 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
