Giddings in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Giddings

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, August 5, 2021

1. First United Methodist Church of Giddings Marker

Inscription. Founded 1871 with 24 charter members; first congregation to be organized in community, before platting of town in 1872. The Rev. William C. Lewis was first pastor. Early trustees included W. H. Cherry, Thomas Cox, R. D. McClellan, P. H. Merchant, John W. Moore, S. R. Mullen, H. Petway, W. A. Rector, W. B. Seay, T. G. B. Willard. Lay delegate to 1902-03 annual conferences was B. J. Fletcher.

First church building was erected in 1879. Originally part of a circuit, Giddings in 1938 became a station charge. Present sanctuary was built in 1957.

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8148.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 30° 10.754′ N, 96° 55.609′ W. Marker is in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. It is on Monroe Street west of South Williams Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 279 Monroe St, Giddings TX 78942, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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,

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: Edward R. Sinks House (approx. 0.2 miles away); J. D. Giddings Lodge No. 280, A. F. & A. M. (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fletcher Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lee County Courthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Milton Garrett York, Sr. (approx. 0.7

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miles away); Lee County (approx. 0.7 miles away); City of Giddings (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Giddings.

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, August 5, 2021

2. First United Methodist Church of Giddings and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.