Fulshear in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church Fulshear
Photographed By Madeleine Schimmer, June 6, 2023
1. First United Methodist Church Fulshear Marker
Inscription.
First United Methodist Church Fulshear. . In 1844, Rev. John Patton (1800-1854), a Methodist Circuit Rider, founded Union Chappel Methodist Church. The congregation met at the Union Chapel Meeting Ground, land owned by Churchill Fulshear Jr., who deeded the 6.1 acres to the church in 1851. In 1893-94, Rev. J.W. Holt reorganized the church and moved its old building to the growing town of Fulshear on land donated by J.P. Briscoe at 2nd and Harris Streets. In 1974, Albert and Ethel Avis Herzstein funded a new brick sanctuary in honor of their parents and later donated a fellowship hall and classroom building. The church's dedication to the community through programs and services has remained steadfast, honoring its faith and heritage.
In 1844, Rev. John Patton (1800-1854), a Methodist Circuit Rider, founded Union Chappel Methodist Church. The congregation met at the Union Chapel Meeting Ground, land owned by Churchill Fulshear Jr., who deeded the 6.1 acres to the church in 1851. In 1893-94, Rev. J.W. Holt reorganized the church and moved its old building to the growing town of Fulshear on land donated by J.P. Briscoe at 2nd and Harris Streets. In 1974, Albert and Ethel Avis Herzstein funded a new brick sanctuary in honor of their parents and later donated a fellowship hall and classroom building. The church's dedication to the community through programs and services has remained steadfast, honoring its faith and heritage.
Erected 2019 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 22462.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 29° 41.547′ N, 95° 54.097′ W. Marker is in Fulshear, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is at the intersection of Harris Street and 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Harris Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8201 Harris Street, Fulshear TX 77441, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Fulshear (approx. ¼ mile away); Fulshear Black Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2023, by Madeleine Schimmer of Richmond, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
