San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Founding of the First Methodist Church

Photographed By James Hulse, May 24, 2022

1. Founding of the First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. On this site, in the log house of John D. Pitts (1797-1861), circuit rider A.B.F. Kerr (1823-81), on Aug. 5, 1847, organized the first church in Hays County. The congregation met here two years, later built a church on west side of the same block.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10270.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1847.

Location. 29° 53.012′ N, 97° 56.502′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of North Guadalupe Street (State Highway 82) and East Hopkins Street, on the left when traveling north on North Guadalupe Street. The marker is located along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 North Guadalupe Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Newton Gang (within shouting distance of this marker); 100 West Hopkins (within shouting distance of this marker); 107 E Hopkins Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Glover-Wood Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 131 North Guadalupe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hardy Williams Building

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(about 300 feet away); The Old Triangle (about 300 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

The Founding of the First Methodist Church Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, May 24, 2022

2. The Founding of the First Methodist Church Marker along the street

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

Photographed By James Hulse, May 24, 2022

3. The view of the Founding of the First Methodist Church Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.