Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie
Photographed By James Hulse, December 14, 2022
1. First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie Marker
Inscription.
First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie. . In the spring of 1849, the Rev. Falacius Reynolds and nine charter members met in the cabin of E.W. and Nancy Rogers in the new settlement of Waxahachie and established a Methodist society. The congregation erected its first house of worship in 1852. A new building, built in 1856, was shared with local Cumberland Presbyterian and Baptist congregations. In 1866 the Central Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was organized at the Waxahachie Church. A third building, erected in 1893, was lost to a fire in 1904 and was replaced in 1905. The congregation struggled through the depression era to flourish in the 1940s and 1950s. A fifth church complex was erected in 1950. Church members remain active in community service.
In the spring of 1849, the Rev. Falacius Reynolds and nine charter members met in the cabin of E.W. and Nancy Rogers in the new settlement of Waxahachie and established a Methodist society. The congregation erected its first house of worship in 1852. A new building, built in 1856, was shared with local Cumberland Presbyterian and Baptist congregations. In 1866 the Central Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, was organized at the Waxahachie Church. A third building, erected in 1893, was lost to a fire in 1904 and was replaced in 1905. The congregation struggled through the depression era to flourish in the 1940s and 1950s. A fifth church complex was erected in 1950. Church members remain active in community service.
Erected 1999 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11860.)
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 1849.
Location. 32° 23.656′ N, 96° 50.958′ W. Marker is in Waxahachie, Texas, in Ellis County. Marker is at the intersection of West Marvin Avenue and Bryson Street, on the left when traveling west on West Marvin Avenue.
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The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 West Marvin Avenue, Waxahachie TX 75165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
