Midlothian in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Midlothian

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

1. First United Methodist Church of Midlothian Marker

Inscription. Methodist worship services in this area date to the late 1840s. Meeting in homes, the people were served by circuit riding ministers from Waxahachie. A schoolhouse built for the pioneer community of Hawkins was also used as a church. Beginning in 1861 a church built at Lebanon, another pioneer settlement, served the Methodists of the area. The congregation moved to Midlothian in 1883, and a church building was completed in 1902. A new house of worship was erected in 1966. Members of the church include many descendants of its pioneer founders.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7105.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 32° 28.493′ N, 96° 59.561′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Texas, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of George Hopper Road and South 9th Street, on the right when traveling west on George Hopper Road. The marker is located in a central courtyard at the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 South 9th Street, Midlothian TX 76065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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 United Methodist Church (here, next to this marker); Midlothian Cemetery (approx. 0.3

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miles away); C.W. Mertz House (approx. half a mile away); Mulkey-Loggins House (approx. half a mile away); William Hosford House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Midlothian Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Midlothian Public Schools (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Newton Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.

The First United Methodist Church of Midlothian Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

2. The First United Methodist Church of Midlothian Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers

The view of the First United Methodist Church of Midlothian Marker in the courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 30, 2022

3. The view of the First United Methodist Church of Midlothian Marker in the courtyard

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.