Longview in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Methodist Church of Longview
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023
1. First Methodist Church of Longview Marker
Inscription.
First Methodist Church of Longview. . This congregation traces its history to 1845, when a one-room log meeting house was erected nearby for a church, school and town hall. The church was served by circuit-riding ministers until 1850. The congregation moved to Earpville on the Stagecoach Road in 1860 and moved their church building to Longview in 1874 after the arrival of the railroad. The church has grown steadily over the years and has erected several new buildings to serve its members and expanding programs. The church continues to serve the area as it has for more than 150 years.
This congregation traces its history to 1845, when a one-room log meeting house was erected nearby for a church, school and town hall. The church was served by circuit-riding ministers until 1850. The congregation moved to Earpville on the Stagecoach Road in 1860 and moved their church building to Longview in 1874 after the arrival of the railroad. The church has grown steadily over the years and has erected several new buildings to serve its members and expanding programs. The church continues to serve the area as it has for more than 150 years.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9953.)
Location. 32° 29.836′ N, 94° 44.248′ W. Marker is in Longview, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker is at the intersection of North Fredonia Street and East Whaley Street, on the right when traveling north on North Fredonia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 North Fredonia Street, Longview TX 75601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Delta Drilling Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); F. L. Whaley House
Erected 1990 by the City of Longview Commission on Arts & Culture
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
