Wichita Falls in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

1. First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls Marker

Inscription. This congregation, the first to be organized in Wichita Falls, began in March 1881 at the home of Alfred H. Harris. With F.O. Miller as pastor, six charter members held services in a log schoolhouse and later in the courthouse. Two sanctuaries were erected to serve the growing membership before this building was completed in 1928. Designed by Houston architect William Ward Watkin, the building features Gothic Revival styling. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1900.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1881.

Location. 33° 54.521′ N, 98° 29.535′ W. Marker is in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of 10th Street and Travis Street, on the right when traveling east on 10th Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Tenth Street, Wichita Falls TX 76301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Church of the Good Shepherd (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Anderson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wichita Falls Bank Robbery of 1896

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Wichita Falls Opera House (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls (approx. ¼ mile away); Times Publishing Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Joseph Hudson Barwise (approx. ¼ mile away); Texas Governor James V. Allred (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita Falls.

The entrance to the First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

2. The entrance to the First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls and Marker

The view of the First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025

3. The view of the First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.