Frisco in Collin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Frisco Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2022
1. Frisco Methodist Church Marker
Area frontier settlers William and Frances Rogers, Peter and Sarah Teel, and Elizabeth Rogers, and the Rev. Joab Biggs, a Methodist circuit-riding minister, organized this congregation in William Rogers' log home in 1848. Known as Bethel Methodist Church, the small rural congregation erected its first sanctuary in 1852 on land donated by William Rogers. A school building erected by the church in the early 1870s was converted for use as a sanctuary in 1882. In 1874 Joseph Rogers donated land on which the church held camp meetings that became such large events that a large shed was built at the site in 1888.
In 1902 the church moved here to the new railroad town of Frisco, erected a sanctuary at a downtown location, and changed its name to Frisco Methodist Church. A new brick sanctuary was completed in 1915.
The congregation changed its name to First United Methodist Church of Frisco in 1968. In 1982, after 80 years of serving Frisco from its downtown facilities, the congregation erected a new sanctuary at this site to serve its growing membership. Over the years the congregation has expanded its education programs.
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2022
2. The Frisco Methodist Church Marker
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Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6161.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 33° 8.481′ N, 96° 48.294′ W. Marker is in Frisco, Texas, in Collin County. Marker is at the intersection of Preston Street (U.S. 289) and John Wesley Drive, on the right when traveling south on Preston Street. The marker is located in front of the church by the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7659 Preston Road, Frisco TX 75034, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Shawnee Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); T. J. Campbell House (approx. 1.3 miles away); T.J. Campbell House (approx. 1.3 miles away); McIntire-Montgomery Building (approx. 1.3 miles away); Carpenter Bros. Ford Dealership (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Picture Show (approx. 1.3 miles away); Military Survey of Preston Road (approx. 2.3 miles away); Origins: Cattle Country (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frisco.
Photographed By James Hulse, January 27, 2022
3. The Frisco Methodist Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
