Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Westley United Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021
1. Westley United Methodist Church Marker
Originally founded in 1902 as the East Side Mission by Reverend B.J. Goff, the Wesley United Methodist Church has served Waco for more than 100 years. In the beginning, the congregation met in a storefront and in the old county school building before the establishment in 1911 of Jones Chapel on Paul Quinn Street. In 1961, the congregation moved half a mile south to the present location and built this rectangular plan brick building featuring an open-concept basement and a balcony in the sanctuary.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2015
Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18221.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 31° 34.085′ N, 97° 7.373′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is at the intersection of Turner Street and Tyler Street, on the right when traveling west on Turner Street. The marker is located next to the right side entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paul Quinn College (approx. ¼ mile away); Doris Miller (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Going Up The Chisholm Trail (approx. half a mile away); The Waco Suspension Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Washington Avenue Bridge at Brazos River (approx. half a mile away); Jacob de Cordova (approx. 0.6 miles away); Waco Spring (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.
Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021
2. Westley United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021
3. The view of the Westley United Methodist Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
