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

First Methodist Church of Lubbock

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

1. First Methodist Church of Lubbock Marker

Inscription. This congregation traces its history to 1892, when circuit riding minister R. M. Morris and 12 charter members organized the Lubbock Methodist Church. Early worship services were held in the schoolhouse and the Lubbock County Courthouse. In 1900 the Rev. T. W. Sharp became the city's first resident Methodist pastor. The church's first sanctuary, built in 1904, was destroyed by a 1917 fire. The congregation built larger structures over the years to accommodate its growing membership and programs, which include missionary activities and educational services.

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1762.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 33° 35.064′ N, 101° 51.032′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. It is at the intersection of West Broadway Street and Avenue M, on the right when traveling east on West Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1411 West Broadway Street, Lubbock TX 79401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Texas’ South Plains.

It is also on the American Great Plains,

specifically on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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: Congressman George Mahon (approx. ¼ mile away); Carlock Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lubbock County

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); A Tribute to Cotton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Colonel T. S. Lubbock / Texas in the Civil War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nicolett Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bacon Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mackenzie Scout Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Buddy Holly (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

2. First Methodist Church of Lubbock Marker

First Methodist Church of Lubbock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, April 28, 2014

3. First Methodist Church of Lubbock

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 999 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.