Livingston in Polk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church of Livingston

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 26, 2024

1. First Methodist Church of Livingston Marker

Inscription. The Rev. Blackwell Dunnam organized this congregation in 1848, two years after Livingston became Polk County Seat. Early worship services were held in members' homes. A sanctuary was erected on the corner of Church and East streets in 1859 during the pastorate of the Rev. D. M. Stovall. It was used by several congregations and also served as a community schoolhouse. The Methodists built a new structure at 302 W. Church Street in 1911; it was replaced in 1948-49. Upholding the traditions of its founders, the church continues to serve the community.

Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10392.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 30° 43.419′ N, 94° 58.22′ W. Marker is in Livingston, Texas, in Polk County. It is on U.S. 190 south of Flores Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2801 US-190, Livingston TX 77351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dunbar High School (approx. 1½ miles away); Greenfield Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Trinity Lodge No. 14, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 1.7 miles away); Education in Livingston

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(approx. 2 miles away); The Sawyer House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Early Indian Trails (approx. 2.2 miles away); Locomotive No. 5 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Chief John Blount (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livingston.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 26, 2024

2. First Methodist Church of Livingston Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.