Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First United Methodist Church of Columbus
Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024
1. First United Methodist Church of Columbus Marker
Inscription.
First United Methodist Church of Columbus. . One of the earliest Protestant congregations in Texas, founded in Austin's original colony. The first church building was near the Colorado, on a lot "sold" for $1.00 by Isam Tooke in 1848, and an adjoining lot bought in 1849 from George W. Smith. The Rev. J.E. Kolbe was then pastor; trustees were Eli Clapp, W.B. Dewees, Thomas Neavitt, Henry Terrell, I. Tooke, and Asa Townsend. In 1873, a second church was built just south of the railroad. Present site was given by Mrs. Sarah E. Stafford, and a new church was completed in July 1897, under the Rev. S.F. Chambers, pastor.
One of the earliest Protestant congregations in Texas, founded in Austin's original colony. The first church building was near the Colorado, on a lot "sold" for $1.00 by Isam Tooke in 1848, and an adjoining lot bought in 1849 from George W. Smith. The Rev. J.E. Kolbe was then pastor; trustees were Eli Clapp, W.B. Dewees, Thomas Neavitt, Henry Terrell, I. Tooke, and Asa Townsend. In 1873, a second church was built just south of the railroad. Present site was given by Mrs. Sarah E. Stafford, and a new church was completed in July 1897, under the Rev. S.F. Chambers, pastor.
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1885.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1897.
Location. 29° 42.273′ N, 96° 32.424′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Milam Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Milam Street. The marker is located at the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1229 Milam Street, Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The front of the First United Methodist Church of Columbus and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024
3. The view of the First United Methodist Church of Columbus and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
