Stephenville in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church of Stephenville

Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021

1. First Methodist Church of Stephenville Marker

Inscription. This congregation, organized in 1855 with ten charter members, traces its history to the founding of Stephenville. Early worship services were held in the masonic lodge building on the town square. A sanctuary erected in the 1890s was replaced by this Beaux Arts style bullding in 1917. Featuring giant order corinthian columns and art glass windows, it remains an important local landmark as church continues to serve the community.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1771.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 32° 13.174′ N, 98° 12.242′ W. Marker is in Stephenville, Texas, in Erath County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street and South Barton Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 328 West Washington Street, Stephenville TX 76401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 Comanchería,

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

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: Stephenville Masonic Lodge No. 267 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephenville Drug Stores (about 400 feet away); First National Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Crow Opera House (about 500 feet away); Lest We Forget (about 500 feet away); Erath County War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Erath County CSA War Memorial (about 500 feet away); Dawson Saloon (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stephenville.

The First Methodist Church of Stephenville and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021

2. The First Methodist Church of Stephenville and Marker

The view of the First Methodist Church of Stephenville from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 22, 2021

3. The view of the First Methodist Church of Stephenville from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.