Royse City in Rockwall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Royse City's First United Methodist Church Building
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023
1. Royse City's First United Methodist Church Building Marker
This building was erected in 1904, during the pastorate of the Rev. D. H. Aston, to provide larger facilities for this congregation. J. E. Flanders, a well-known Dallas architect, designed the frame structure with three prominent entry towers and decorative shingling. The contractor was Oscar W. McGraw (1879-1963), founder of the McGraw Construction Co. of Dallas.
Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6149.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 32° 58.612′ N, 96° 19.732′ W. Marker is in Royse City, Texas, in Rockwall County. Marker is at the intersection of East Church Avenue and North Josephine Street, on the right when traveling east on East Church Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 N Josephine St, Royse City TX 75189, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First United Methodist Church of Royse City (a few steps from this marker); Fate Lodge No. 802, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 3.9 miles away); Fate Prebyterian Church (approx. 4 miles away); Blackland Cemetery
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Also see . . . Royse City Methodist Church. Church website homepage:
The history of Royse City Methodist dates back to September 1, 1884, when a revival meeting was held by the Miller brothers, one of which was a Baptist. (Submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023
2. Royse City's First United Methodist Church Building Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 7, 2023
3. Royse City Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
