Central Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Arlington

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

1. First United Methodist Church of Arlington Marker

Inscription. This congregation was established soon after the Texas and Pacific Railroad line was laid through Arlington. In 1877 the Rev. J.T.L. Annis was appointed pastor of the Arlington circuit, which served several area communities, including Arlington.

Some of the fellowship's early worship services were held at Schultz's Lumber Yard on Front Street. By 1900, however, a small frame church building had been erected at this site, and Sunday schools, mission activities, and a women's division had been organized. Church membership continued to grow over the years, and facilities were added and expanded to meet the need.

Known as Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, South, until 1948, the congregation then was called First Methodist Church of Arlington until 1968, when the current name was adopted.

First United Methodist Church of Arlington historically has been a strong supporter of youth programs, the business and professional communities, the elderly, and education. Numerous Arlington schools have been named for members of this congregation who have provided significant service to community education.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1881.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures

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. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 32° 44.406′ N, 97° 6.399′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Central Arlington. It is at the intersection of North Center Street and East North Street on North Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 N Center Street, Arlington TX 76011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bankhead Highway Through Arlington (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houston Hitching Block (about 600 feet away); Douglass-Potts House (about 700 feet away); Carver Dixon King (about 800 feet away); P.A. Watson Log House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hutcheson-Smith Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jopling-Melear Log Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); John A. Kooken Elementary School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

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

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

2. First United Methodist Church of Arlington and Marker

United Methodist Historic Site No. 362 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 2, 2023

3. United Methodist Historic Site No. 362

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.