Downtown Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
First Church Built in Las Vegas
1905 - 2005
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
1. First Church Built in Las Vegas Marker
Honoring the 100th Year
Anniversary of the First Church
Built in Las Vegas
presiding
Honorable Mayor Oscar B Goodman December 13, 2005
Erected 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1906.
Location. 36° 10.088′ N, 115° 8.65′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Downtown Las Vegas. It is on South 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 231 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas NV 89101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Preservation (within shouting distance of this marker); Manneken Pis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Joan Of Arc (about 400 feet away); Ralph Louis Engelstad (about 800 feet away); Neon / Atomic Testing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Votes for Women (approx. 0.2 miles away); El Portal Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chief Hotel Court (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.
Other markers no longer nearby. County Courthouses (was within shouting distance of this marker but has
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
2. First Church Built in Las Vegas Marker
Marker is to the left of the entrance.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
3. Downtown Coffee Company
Plaque to the right of entrance
In recognition and in appreciation of Andy Katz and Jim Barbarite in preserving the structure and history of the first church in Las Vegas, First United Methodist Church, we, the former members, wish to express our thanks for their efforts in creating a restaurant that maintains the legacy of fellowship and spirit of friendship we shared as a congregation at "First Church".
Date – June 15, 2006 – On the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the founding of the first church in Las Vegas the First Methodist Church
In recognition and in appreciation of Andy Katz and Jim Barbarite in preserving the structure and history of the first church in Las Vegas, First United Methodist Church, we, the former members, wish to express our thanks for their efforts in creating a restaurant that maintains the legacy of fellowship and spirit of friendship we shared as a congregation at "First Church".
Date – June 15, 2006 – On the occasion of the 101st anniversary of the founding of the first church in Las Vegas the First Methodist Church
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 26, 2011
4. First Church Built in Las Vegas Building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,256 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
