Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Austin Avenue Methodist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

1. Austin Avenue Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Designed by R.H. Hunt, this edifice is a substantial interpretation of Gothic architecture. It was built in 1925 during the ministry of the Rev. Cullom H. Booth. The two-story equivalent brick structure, which rests on a raised basement, features a prominent bell tower. The original tracery detail in the tower was removed by the 1940s. The original art glass windows and tracery detail in the sanctuary were replaced after a 1954 fire caused extensive damage.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 241.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 31° 33.006′ N, 97° 8.347′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. It is at the intersection of Austin Avenue and South 13th Street, on the left when traveling west on Austin Avenue. The marker is located at the top of the strairs by the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Austin Avenue, Waco TX 76701, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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: Austin Avenue United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); The Sturgis House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary's Church of the Assumption (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of Waco (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbus Avenue Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rotan-Dosset House (approx. ¼ mile away); Evangelia Settlement (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Lutheran Church (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.

The Austin Avenue Methodist Church Marker on the left of the front doors image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

2. The Austin Avenue Methodist Church Marker on the left of the front doors

The view of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2022

3. The view of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.