Hubbard in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church

of Hubbard

Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022

1. First Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The first church congregation organized in Hubbard began in 1882 with seventeen charter members. A frame sanctuary, built on this site in 1891, was replaced by this structure in 1911. Designed by the Dallas architectural firm of Flanders and Flanders, the imposing building combines a strong horizontal emphasis and geometric detailing influenced by the Prairie School style, prominent design elements include twin towers and over 100 stained glass windows. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1760.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 31° 50.73′ N, 96° 47.845′ W. Marker is in Hubbard, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is at the intersection of NW Second Street and North Cactus Avenue, on the left when traveling east on NW Second Street. The marker is located on the southern corner of the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 NW Second Street, Hubbard TX 76648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Bank Site (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hubbard City News (about 800 feet away); Hubbard

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(about 800 feet away); Hometown of Tris Speaker (about 800 feet away); Hubbard High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hot Mineral Water Well (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fairview Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Former Site of Liberty Hill Settlement (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hubbard.

Also see . . . Hubbard, Texas. Wikipedia

Hubbard is a city in Hill County, Texas, United States. It was named for Texas Governor Richard B. Hubbard. The city is 72 miles (116 km) by road south of Dallas. The population was 1,423 at the 2010 census, down from 1,586 at the 2000 census.

(Submitted on October 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Historic Hubbard Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022

2. Historic Hubbard Landmark

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

Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022

3. The front entrance to the First Methodist Church with Marker

The First Methodist Church of Hubbard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 26, 2022

4. The First Methodist Church of Hubbard

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.