Port Lavaca in Calhoun County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

1. First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca Marker

Inscription. The First Methodist Church of Port Lavaca was organized in 1841 by the Rev. Joseph P. Sneed of the Victoria Circuit. By 1844 the Lavaca congregation had joined the newly formed Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Though hurricanes plagued the area, the congregation persevered. The 1862 building was destroyed in 1875; its 1898 replacement which harbored the bell of the ravaged Indianola Methodist Church, was lost in the storm of 1945. A complex of facilities was completed in 1958, with a new sanctuary added in 1975. The First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca continues a tradition of service to the community.

Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1246.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 28° 37.142′ N, 96° 37.988′ W. Marker is in Port Lavaca, Texas, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of North San Antonio Street and West Ash Street, on the left when traveling south on North San Antonio Street. The marker is located in front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 North San Antonio Street, Port Lavaca TX 77979, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 Presbyterian Church of Port Lavaca (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Antonio & Mexican Gulf Railroad (approx. half a mile away);

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Alsatian Immigration through Lavaca Bay (approx. half a mile away); Ranger Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Beach Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Calhoun County Participation During World War II (approx. 0.6 miles away); Calhoun County Hurricanes (approx. 0.6 miles away); Howard G. Hartzog, Sr. (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Lavaca.

The First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

2. The First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca and Marker

The view of the First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 30, 2021

3. The view of the First United Methodist Church of Port Lavaca and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 422 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.