Downtown in Little Rock in Pulaski County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022
1. First United Methodist Church Marker
First United Methodist Church
Built in 1899
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1986
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 34° 44.498′ N, 92° 16.438′ W. Marker is in Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Center Street and West 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 723 Center St, Little Rock AR 72201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Max Henry Aronson – The First Cowboy-Western Movie Star (within shouting distance of this marker); Cathedral of St. Andrew (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); LaFayette Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Robert Crittenden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bishop Charles Harrison Mason (approx. ¼ mile away); First Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thurston House (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Little Rock Council Meeting (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Little Rock.
Regarding First United Methodist Church.
this page online
Completed in 1900, this building is home to the oldest Methodist congregation in the city and has served as the “Mother Church” for the organization of many other Methodist congregations. The term “Cathedral of Methodism” was used frequently during the 1920's when referring to Little Rock's First Methodist Church. This appellation was a reflection of its large membership, which ranked it not only first in Arkansas Methodism but also as one of the nine largest churches in Southern Methodism.
Designed by well-known Little Rock .architect Frank Gibb in 1896, the First United Methodist Church is his only identified commission in the Romanesque Revival style. Gibb was better known for his Classical Revival work.
Also see . . .
1. First United Methodist Church (PDF). National Register nomination for the church, which was listed in 1986. (National Archives) (Submitted on November 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Our History. First United Methodist Church has a long and rich history. Its roots are in the first Methodist society formed in the city, in 1831. (First United Methodist Church) (Submitted on November 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 5, 2022
2. First United Methodist Church Marker
Marker is beneath the bottom window of the bell tower.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
