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

First United Methodist Church

— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 144 —

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

1. First United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. First church in Hays County. Organized August 5, 1847, with 9 charter members, by circuit rider A.B.F. Kerr in home of John D. Pitts. Growing congregation moved by 1849 to a log house used for church, courthouse, and school; braved wild animals and Indians to hold worship. The first church building was erected on present site, 1855; second, 1872. Present building - an excellent example of Gothic Revival style - was built in 1893. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

2nd Plaque
Entered in
the National Register
of Historic Places
1974

3rd Plaque
United Methodist
Historic Site
No. 144

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10271.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1847.

Location. 29° 53.041′ N, 97° 56.56′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. It is at the intersection of West Hutchison Street and Fredericksburg Street, on the left when traveling west on West Hutchison

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Street. The marker is located on the eastern front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 West Hutchison Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founding of the First Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Newton Gang (about 400 feet away); 100 West Hopkins (about 400 feet away); 107 E Hopkins Street (about 600 feet away); 131 North Guadalupe (about 600 feet away); Glover-Wood Building (about 600 feet away); Hardy Williams Building (about 600 feet away); The Old Triangle (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

Landmark Award and Bicentennial marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

2. Landmark Award and Bicentennial marker

The front entrance to the First United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

3. The front entrance to the First United Methodist Church

The front view of the First United Methodist Church from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

4. The front view of the First United Methodist Church from across the street

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

Photographed by James Hulse, May 24, 2022

5. The view of the First United Methodist Church from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 789 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.