Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

First United Methodist Church

Photographed by Evans Givan, August 10, 2009

1. First United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. This church is an example of Gothic Revival Architecture. The exterior of the sanctuary consists of standing buttresses, towers, a copper spire and cross, and pointed arch stained-glass windows. Transept windows were designed and installed by the renowned Jacoby Company of St. Louis in 1901. The interior features a cruciform plan and vaulted ceiling. The church was organized in 1860 in Humboldt, and in 1867 a small frame building was built east of the present sanctuary.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4B 38.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 35° 49.261′ N, 88° 55.121′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. It is at the intersection of North 12th Avenue and Crenshaw Street, on the right when traveling north on North 12th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N 12th Avenue, Humboldt TN 38343, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1201 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1213 - 1215 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 1303 Main Street

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(about 400 feet away); 1305 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 1200 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 1307-1309 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 1116 Main Street (about 400 feet away); 1313 Main Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Humboldt.

First United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evans Givan, August 10, 2009

2. First United Methodist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2009, by Evans Givan of Humboldt, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,329 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2009, by Evans Givan of Humboldt, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.