Sundance Square in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Methodist Church Building

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 20, 2010

1. First Methodist Church Building Marker

Inscription. Initially a wood frame structure constructed in 1874, this “Fourth Street Church” was completed in 1887 of brick and limestone. Admired by many, the building was chronicled as “A very imposing structure in the Town of Fort Worth, with two inspiring spires which reach towards heaven.” It is possibly the oldest existing brick structure in Tarrant County. Years after it was built this last remaining portion of the church was enclosed in a larger warehouse building and upon demolition of the warehouse in 1988 was uncovered and saved as a symbol of this community's vibrant history.

Erected by Sundance Square.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 32° 45.338′ N, 97° 19.707′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Sundance Square. It is at the intersection of East 4th Street and Grove Street, on the left when traveling west on East 4th Street. This structure is part of the Fort Worth Police Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 445 E 4th St, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Racial Terrorism: The Abduction of Mr. Fred Rouse (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Site of the Fort Worth Medical College (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Gilead Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 2144 (about 400 feet away); Land Title Building (about 700 feet away); Knights of Pythias Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Opera Houses & Theaters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grand Hotels (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 20, 2010

2. First Methodist Church Building Marker

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Photographed by Denise Boose, May 20, 2010

3. First Methodist Church Building

Photographed by Denise Boose, May 20, 2010

4. First Methodist Church Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.