San Augustine in San Augustine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
United Methodist Historic Site No. 216
This marker was approved by the 1989 Texas Annual Conference and authorized by the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church.
The site of the original church is located by a Texas historical marker on the north side of Main St. in the 400 block. It was early named the Littleton Fowler Memorial Methodist Church for its founder.
From its beginning as a foreign mission, established by the Methodist Episcopal Church, the First United Methodist Church of San Augustine has grown into a church with a vision of global missionary ministry.
Erected 1990. (Marker Number 216.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 31° 31.693′ N, 94° 6.416′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. Marker is on South Liberty Street (State Highway 2213) south of East Market Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 South Liberty Street, San Augustine TX 75972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Louis Crocket (about 400 feet away); Site of the First Methodist Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Home of Matthew Cartwright (about 700 feet away); Home of Col. Stephen William Blount (about 800 feet away); Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sam Houston in San Augustine (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.