Alice in Jim Wells County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 20, 2022
1. First United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
First United Methodist Church. . In the 1870s, Methodist Circuit Rider A.H. Sutherland held camp meetings in the area. By 1883, before the establishment of Alice, attendees of the meetings began to conduct worship services under a brush arbor. Meetings moved to a railroad car and later to members' houses before a church and educational building was completed in 1891. Members dedicated new sanctuaries in 1896, 1934 and 1958. First United Methodist Church has a rich tradition of outreach; members have participated in local and global missions. They have also aided victims of floods and hurricanes. Though the community has experienced periods of growth and decline, First United Methodist Church has remained a faithful presence in the Alice community.
In the 1870s, Methodist Circuit Rider A.H. Sutherland held camp meetings in the area. By 1883, before the establishment of Alice, attendees of the meetings began to conduct worship services under a brush arbor. Meetings moved to a railroad car and later to members' houses before a church and educational building was completed in 1891. Members dedicated new sanctuaries in 1896, 1934 and 1958. First United Methodist Church has a rich tradition of outreach; members have participated in local and global missions. They have also aided victims of floods and hurricanes. Though the community has experienced periods of growth and decline, First United Methodist Church has remained a faithful presence in the Alice community.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15695.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 27° 45.095′ N, 98° 4.342′ W. Marker is in Alice, Texas, in Jim Wells County. It is on North Adams Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 North Adams Street, Alice TX 78332, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. 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: Alice (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Alice
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
