Downtown in Bryan in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church of Bryan

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, September 1, 2024

1. First Methodist Church of Bryan Marker

Inscription. Among the circuit riders who preached to early Methodists in this area were The Rev. Robert Alexander, presiding elder of the district, and The Rev. H.V. Philpott, who conducted services in a hall above a saloon. The Rev. H.G. Horton organized this congregation in 1868 and soon raised $500 to build a church on this site, deeded by the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. A brick church, erected in 1902, burned in 1906 and was rebuilt in 1908. During the 1920s, an adjacent residence was bought and remodeled for classrooms and the fellowship hall. A new sanctuary was completed in 1951.

Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8679.)

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

Location. 30° 40.303′ N, 96° 22.151′ W. Marker is in Bryan, Texas, in Brazos County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South Houston Avenue and East 27th Street, on the right when traveling north on South Houston Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 S Houston Ave, Bryan TX 77803, United

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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

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: First Baptist Church, Bryan, Texas (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Joseph Catholic Church (about 800 feet away); St. Joseph School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brazos County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Cedar (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town Named for William Joel Bryan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harvey Mitchell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brazos County Confederate Commissioners Court (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bryan.

Photographed by Morgan Petermann, September 1, 2024

2. First Methodist Church of Bryan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2024, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2024, by Morgan Petermann of Hurst, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.