Columbus in Lowndes County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
First Methodist Church
Photographed By Davis Darryl Hartness, August 13, 2007
1. First Methodist Church Marker
Oldest church organization in Columbus, dating from 1831. Second structure, built in 1844, became synagogue after building of present church, 1860-1867.
Erected 1967 by Mississippi Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 33° 29.714′ N, 88° 25.608′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Mississippi, in Lowndes County. Marker is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus MS 39701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Friendship Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Christian Church (about 500 feet away); Lowndes County Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away); Lowndes County World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church of Columbus (about 600 feet away); Church of the Annunciation (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbus Mississippi Blues (approx. 0.2 miles away); Franklin Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Also see . . . Welsome to Columbus First United Methodist Church
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024
2. First Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024
3. First Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 1,440 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2008, by Davis Darryl Hartness of Columbus, Mississippi. 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
