Caldwell in Burleson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church
of Caldwell
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2022
1. First United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
First United Methodist Church. of Caldwell. Congregation, organized 1840, is one of the oldest in Texas. It was one of 12 appointments on Nashville Circuit, Galveston District, Republic of Texas. Early worship was in various temporary structures. Here, in 1841, the Republic gave this church a beautiful grove as a building site. Caldwell became a circuit in 1852; the first church building was erected in 1854. Becoming an "Independent Station" in 1889, Caldwell built a new church and hosted Texas Methodist Conference in 1890. Present building was erected in 1927 on historic site of 1841.
Congregation, organized 1840, is one of the oldest in Texas. It was one of 12 appointments on Nashville Circuit, Galveston District, Republic of Texas. Early worship was in various temporary structures. Here, in 1841, the Republic gave this church a beautiful grove as a building site. Caldwell became a circuit in 1852; the first church building was erected in 1854. Becoming an "Independent Station" in 1889, Caldwell built a new church and hosted Texas Methodist Conference in 1890. Present building was erected in 1927 on historic site of 1841.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8630.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 30° 31.849′ N, 96° 41.737′ W. Marker is in Caldwell, Texas, in Burleson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Fox Street and South Thomas Street on West Fox Street. The marker is located in the middle wall of the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 West Fox Street, Caldwell TX 77836, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warren Lodge No. 56, A.F. & A.M. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct
2. The First United Methodist Church Sign and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 9, 2022
3. The view of the First United Methodist Church and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
