Williams in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Williams Methodist Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 13, 2023
1. Williams Methodist Church Marker
Historic site
no. 301
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has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1891
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 35° 14.916′ N, 112° 11.23′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is at the intersection of West Sherman Avenue and South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on West Sherman Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 W Sherman Ave, Williams AZ 86046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country and in Hopi. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, on the Colorado Plateau, and at the Four Corners. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Canyon Hotel (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black and White Cleaners (about 800 feet away); Duffy Brothers Grocery Store (about 800 feet away); Adam's Grocery (about 800 feet away); Old Post Office (about 800 feet away); Dime Store (about 800 feet away); Old Parlor Pool Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grand Canyon Drug Company (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williams.
Regarding Williams Methodist Church. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The main building of the Williams Community United Methodist Church, built in 1891 and 1923, possesses architectural significance as the singular local example of the Gothic Revival Style. The church is also historically important as the first religious institution to be established in Williams, a frontier community founded upon the economic bases of ranching, railroading, and lumbering.
in January, 1891. A church of twelve members was organized, andin April of 1891 a subscription list was begun for the construction of the church. Within a short period of time $1,000 was raised, primarily from local businessmen. The Church Extension Society looked favorably upon an application for additional resources and provided $250.00. With the necessary resources thus provided, work was begun on the building on June 3, 1891.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 13, 20232. Williams Methodist Church Marker
Construction proceeded rapidly and the Church was formally dedicated on October 7, 1891.
Also see . . .
1. First Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the property, which was listed in 1984. (Prepared by Bill Perreault, Arizona State Historic Preservation Office; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Founding History. Excerpts of official church records about the earliest beginnings of the Community United Methodist Church. (Submitted on November 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 13, 2023
3. Williams Methodist Church
It is now known as Community United Methodist Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
