Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church

Oklahoma City Historical Preservation Commission

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Although this edifice was dedicated in 1904, Methodists have met here since 1889, making this the oldest congregation in Oklahoma City still worshipping at the original location. The present structure was the first of the many large churches built along Robinson Avenue.

Erected 1973 by Oklahoma City Historical Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 35° 28.329′ N, 97° 30.973′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker is at the intersection of North Robinson Avenue and Northwest 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on North Robinson Avenue. Marker is on the left side, mounted to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 NW 4th St, Oklahoma City OK 73102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Methodist Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma City Bombing Responders' Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Playground (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma City Bombing Children's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Entry (about 300 feet away); Team Effort (about 300 feet away); Building Occupants (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Also see . . . The Christ Experience. Official website for the organization that is currently housed in the church building. (Submitted on June 17, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

United Methodist Historic Site No. 531 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. United Methodist Historic Site No. 531

supplementary marker (these are found at various Methodist Church sites around the United States)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

3. First Methodist Church Marker

Two plaques side by side

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

4. First Methodist Church Marker

Marker is mounted to the left side of the church, partly obscured by a tree

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.