Marlin in Falls County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church
of Marlin
Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022
1. First United Methodist Church Marker
In 1851 the Methodists selected a lot on which to build a church in the new town of Marlin. Adjoining lots were added to the property at Fannin and Williams Streets in 1879 and 1881. In 1909, under the pastorate of the Rev. I.F. Betts, the church purchased this site. The building, still in use today, was completed in 1910. Bricks made from Brazos River bottom red clay were used, while the painted and stained glass windows were imported from Italy. The church bell was at one time used on a southern plantation.
The congregation has established a long tradition of Christian service. The church held its first revival on record in 1865 and has twice been host for the Texas Annual Conference of Methodist Churches. Its women's groups have actively supported mission work at home and abroad. One member, Miss Maggie Rogers, served as a missionary in China from 1904 to 1943. Five of the church's members have entered the ministry.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker
this page online
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 31° 18.456′ N, 96° 53.519′ W. Marker is in Marlin, Texas, in Falls County. Marker is at the intersection of Coleman Street and Bartlett Street, on the right when traveling west on Coleman Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front door of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Coleman Street, Marlin TX 76661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church of Marlin (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hot Mineral Water (approx. 0.2 miles away); Captain Henry Gray Carter (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church of Marlin (approx. ¼ mile away); Early Hilton Hotel (approx. ¼ mile away); Marlin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Allen House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Falls County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marlin.
Also see . . . Marlin, TX. Texas State Historical Association
Marlin, the county seat of Falls County, is at the intersection of State highways(Submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)6 and 7, four miles east of the Brazos River near the center of the county. The site was that of Sarahville de Viesca, established in 1834 by Sterling Clack Robertson on the west side of the falls of the Brazos. The town was named to honor John Marlin, a pioneer patriot. Samuel A. Blain, his son-in-law, laid out the streets and lots and drafted a map around a square. Lots for Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist churches were the first to be chosen.Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 20222. The front entrance to the First United Methodist Church with the Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022
3. The First United Methodist Church
The church was having restoration work performed on it at the time of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
