Hotel District in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
First United Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
1. First United Methodist Church Marker
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 33° 45.852′ N, 84° 23.169′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in the Hotel District. Marker is at the intersection of Peachtree Street NE and Porter Place NE, on the right when traveling south on Peachtree Street NE. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 352 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta GA 30308, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Imperial Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Reconciliation (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southern Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Joseph's (approx. 0.2 miles away); Atlanta's First Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); Georgia Power (approx. ¼ mile away); Baltimore Block (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Regarding First United Methodist Church. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
…In 1902the church had again outgrown its building and increased traffic on Peachtree and Houston streets created a noise problem during the summer months when the church windows had to be open. Property was purchased from Samuel H. Venable at 360 Peachtree Street. Bishop Warren Candler opposed moving the church to this location north of downtown since it was not in the downtown business district, but in a residential area. The church leaders went against the bishop’s opposition and began plans for the church building. Native Georgian Willis F. Denny was chosen as the architect to design the building and Donaldson & Pearson Company was hired to do the construction. Denny designed a Gothic Revival-style building that is faced with Stone Mountain granite.
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The cornerstone was laid on April 18, 1903 and the congregation moved into the building on December 1 of that same year.…
Also see . . . First Methodist Episcopal Church, South. National Register nomination (PDF) submitted for the church. (Submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
2. First United Methodist Church Marker
Plaque is at the left corner of the church.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 21, 2021
3. Atlanta First United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
