Madisonville in Madison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, April 9, 2023
1. First United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
First United Methodist Church traces its origins back to 1842, before Madison County organized, when circuit riding preacher Henderson Palmer from the Galveston District of the Methodist Episcopal Church, south served the area. Circuit riders from the Washington, Rutersville and Huntsville Districts ministered to the congregation in subsequent years. In 1856, the church became a separate charge under the pastorate of the Rev. Joseph H.D. Moore. Members built a one-room church building in 1892. It was located diagonally across from the present educational building on Trinity Street. In 1904, members constructed a larger church building to accommodate the growing congregation. Additions were made to the structure through the years before it was razed in 1951, when members erected the present sanctuary. In 1968, the congregation changed its name from First Methodist Church to First United Methodist Church., The congregation has a rich history of community involvement, including providing necessities and assistance to the needy, and serving neglected and mistreated women and children. The church has become a hub for regional Methodist congregations and for interchurch ministry. Members have also supported local and foreign missions. A number of young men from the church have entered full-time ministry. Today, First United Methodist Church continues to be a benevolent and generous leader in the Madisonville community.
First United Methodist Church traces its origins back to 1842, before Madison County organized, when circuit riding preacher Henderson Palmer from the Galveston District of the Methodist Episcopal Church, south served the area. Circuit riders from the Washington, Rutersville and Huntsville Districts ministered to the congregation in subsequent years. In 1856, the church became a separate charge under the pastorate of the Rev. Joseph H.D. Moore. Members built a one-room church building in 1892. It was located diagonally across from the present educational building on Trinity Street. In 1904, members constructed a larger church building to accommodate the growing congregation. Additions were made to the structure through the years before it was razed in 1951, when members erected the present sanctuary. In 1968, the congregation changed its name from First Methodist Church to First United Methodist Church.
The congregation has a rich history of community involvement, including providing necessities and assistance to the needy, and serving neglected and mistreated women and children. The church has become a hub for regional Methodist congregations and for interchurch ministry. Members have also supported local and foreign missions. A number of young men from the church have entered full-time ministry. Today, First United Methodist
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Church continues to be a benevolent and generous leader in the Madisonville community.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15967.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 30° 56.876′ N, 95° 54.963′ W. Marker is in Madisonville, Texas, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of South McIver Street and West Main Street (State Highway 21), on the right when traveling south on South McIver Street. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 South McIver Street, Madisonville TX 77864, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
