Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church of Sherman, Texas
The first permanent building, a frame structure, was erected in 1860. Located in the 300 block of South Travis Street, this building burned in 1885. For four years the congregation worshipped in the city opera house while a brick sanctuary was being erected on the original site. This structure was occupied in 1889 and used until 1910, when a new and larger domed edifice, located at North Travis and Mulberry streets, was occupied. For 44 years "Travis Street Methodist Church" served as a focal point of Methodist activity in Sherman and North Texas.
To meet the needs of a growing congregation, the present structure was erected in 1955 (Mulberry and Elm streets) on property once belonging to Kidd-Key College, a Methodist school. The church was named "First Methodist Church." With denominational union in 1968, it became "First United Methodist Church."
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7369.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 33° 38.364′ N, 96° 36.776′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of North Elm Street and West Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling north on North Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 N Elm Street, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sherman Little Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Kidd-Key College and Music Conservatory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Old Sherman Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Binkley Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Building (United States Courthouse) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Merchants and Planters National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lyon House (approx. ¼ mile away); War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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