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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Caledonia Lodge No. 68. A.F. & A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stafford Opera House

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stafford-Miller House (about 300 feet away); Colorado County, 1837, and Robert "Three-Legged Willie" Williamson (about 400 feet away); The Rangers of Austin's Colony (about 400 feet away); Tumlinson Family (about 400 feet away); Asa Townsend (about 400 feet away); Abram Alley Log Cabin (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Memorial Museum (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

The front of the First United Methodist Church of Columbus and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The front of the First United Methodist Church of Columbus and Marker

The view of the First United Methodist Church of Columbus and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

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 229 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.