Weatherford in Parker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Weatherford

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023

1. First United Methodist Church of Weatherford Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1857, this congregation built a meetinghouse in 1867 at Walnut and Church Street. In 1886 a tornado destroyed the first sanctuary. This structure was begun three years later under the leadership of the Reverend James Mackey. The Victorian Gothic edifice with its elaborate tower was dedicated in 1893. The same type of limestone was later used in building additions to the church.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1899.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 32° 45.375′ N, 97° 47.832′ W. Marker is in Weatherford, Texas, in Parker County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and East Columbia Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 South Main Street, Weatherford TX 76086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

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: Twentieth Century Club (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woolfolk-McCall House (about 800 feet away); Franco-Texan Land Company Building (about 800 feet away); James Claude Wright House

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(about 800 feet away); Parker County Confederate Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Saints' Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Parker County, C.S.A. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Weatherford (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weatherford.

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

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, June 20, 2023

2. First United Methodist Church of Weatherford and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.